Pelvic implant with fibrous anchor
US8182412B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 17, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49826
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical implant for supporting pelvic anatomy includes a first fixing zone, a second fixing zone, and a supporting zone. The first fixing zone has a retaining portion that is absorbable and formed of a fiber entanglement and a mesh for anchoring the first fixing zone in soft tissues in a space defined by a pelvis. The second fixing zone has a retaining portion that is absorbable and formed of a fiber entanglement and a mesh for anchoring the second fixing zone in soft tissues in a space defined by a pelvis. The supporting zone is formed of a mesh and is interposed between the first and second fixing zones.
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