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Method for supporting vaginal cuff

US7901346B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 5, 2005
Grant dateMar 8, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2/0036
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Described are methods and devices useful for supporting posterior vaginal tissue for various purposes such as treating or preventing vaginal prolapse or enterocele, especially in a patient not having a uterus, the devices including implants designed to contact the vaginal cuff and connect to sacral anatomy such as the sacrum or the uterosacral ligaments.

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