Surgical article and methods for treating female urinary incontinence
US7303525B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 22, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/06109
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sling assembly including a surgical sling configured to be implanted during a surgical sling procedure. The sling includes first and second regions and a central portion. The sling assembly further includes a removable sheath assembly situated about the surgical sling. The removable sheath assembly includes first and second upper sheaths. The first upper sheath is configured to be situated about the first region of the surgical sling, and the second upper sheath is configured to be situated about the second region of the surgical sling. The removable sheath assembly further includes a lower sheath. The lower sheath is configured to be situated about the central portion of the surgical sling and to be in cooperative association with both the first and second upper sheaths.
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