Adjustable surgical implant for pelvic anatomy
US8162818B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 1, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical system includes an implant for supporting pelvic anatomy. The implant includes a first suspending member, a second suspending member, and a support portion. The first and second suspending members are formed as flexible strips that extend from proximal to distal ends, the distal ends including first and second anchor portions, respectively, for anchoring to soft tissue in a space defined by a pelvis. The support portion is formed as a flexible strip that extends from a first end to a second end, the support portion having a first opening toward the first end of the support portion, the first opening slidably receiving the proximal end of the first suspending member such that a length of the first suspending member between the first anchor portion and the first end of the support portion is adjustable.
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