Surgical instrument and method for treating female urinary incontinence
US6908425B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 26, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S128/25
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical device is provided including a mesh having a first mesh portion of natural material positioned between second and third mesh portions of a synthetic material. The mesh is adapted, when implanted in a female patient, to provide support to the urethra with the first mesh portion positioned below the urethra. A method is also provided for treating female urinary incontinence including providing such a mesh, and implanting the mesh to provide support for the urethra so that the first mesh portion is positioned below the urethra.
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