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Bone anchor implantation device

US7131973B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 2002
Grant dateNov 7, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/0409
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Bone anchor implantation devices and methods for their use are disclosed. The bone anchor implantation devices have an ergonometric and/or rotatable handle. The bone anchor implantation devices and methods find particular application for implanting a bone anchor for maintaining or improving urinary continence by suspending or stabilizing the bladder neck.

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