Sling assemblies for treating urinary incontinence and methods related thereto
US7686759B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 19, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/0888
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical fastener for use in surgical procedures comprises a first member, a second member, and an anchor. Surgical materials may be secured within the surgical fastener. Methods of securing the surgical fastener to an anatomical structure are disclosed herein.
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