Surgical instruments for addressing pelvic disorders
US7037255B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 17, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/0045
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A novel surgical instrument is shown and described. The surgical instrument is useful in pelvic floor repair procedures such as sling procedures for treating incontinence. Also, a novel, ornamental design for a handle for a surgical instrument is shown and described.
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