Flattened tubular mesh sling and related methods
US7513865B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/10
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention generally relates to surgically implantable supportive slings. More specifically, in various embodiments, the invention is directed to multilayer mesh slings formed from a tubular mesh material.
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