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Implant for treatment of vaginal and/or uterine prolapse

US8215310B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 28, 2011
Grant dateJul 10, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2220/0016
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implant suitable for treatment of treatment of vaginal and/or uterine prolapse and/or pelvic floor reconstruction. The implant comprises a vaginal support member substantially sized or shaped to the portion of the vaginal wall to be supported and at least two extension portions projecting from the support member, wherein at least one extension portion has fixation means for anchoring the extension portion into pelvic paravaginal fibro-fatty issue without being faxed into defined structural tissues. A method of treating treatment of vaginal and/or uterine prolapse and/or pelvic floor reconstruction using the implant is also provided.

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