Surgical implants and related methods and systems
US7722528B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 3, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49885
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described are surgical implants, tools, systems, and related methods, useful for implantation of surgical implants, such as those used to treat pelvic conditions including but not limited to incontinence; an implant may features such as a stiffened non-flat form; a suture running; a system may include a surgical implant as described and an installation tool; methods may include a method of preparing a surgical implant and a method of implanting a urethral sling.
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