Surgical articles for placing an implant about a tubular tissue structure and methods
US7104949B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 30, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/9517
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A minimally invasive surgical instrument for placing an implantable article about a tubular tissue structure is disclosed. The surgical instrument is particularly useful for treating urological disorders such as incontinence. Surgical methods using the novel instrument are also described.
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