Transobturator surgical articles and methods
US7070556B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 27, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0084
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described is a surgical instrument and method for treating female urinary stress incontinence. The instrument includes a first curved needle-like element defining in part a curved shaft having a distal end and a proximal, a mesh for implanting into the lower abdomen of a female to provide support to the urethra; a second curved needle element having a proximal end and a distal end, and a coupler for simultaneous attachment to the distal end of the first needle and the distal end of the second needle.
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