Surgical instrument and method for treating female urinary incontinence
US7658743B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 25, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/0077
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The method of the present invention relates to treating female urinary incontinence and involves passing opposite ends of a tape into a female patient's body and then positioning at least a portion of the tape between the vaginal wall and the urethra, whereby the tape forms a supportive loop beneath the urethra. The ends of the tape are extended through the patient's abdominal wall and outside of the patient's body and then the position and tension of the supportive loop are adjusted to achieve a clinically acceptable degree of urinary continence.
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