Method for fibrous anchoring of a pelvic support
US8182413B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 17, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49826
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for supporting a urethra of a patient includes making an incision on an upper wall of a vagina of the patient and inserting a first end of a surgical implant through the incision and on a first side of a urethra of the patient. The first end of the surgical implant has a first fixing zone with a retaining portion that is formed of a fiber entanglement and a mesh.
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