Method and device for treating urinary incontinence
US8469875B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 26, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/009
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for treating urinary incontinence includes making an incision in a region adjacent to the urethra, and positioning a tape under the urethra through the incision such that one portion of the tape extends from under the urethra through one obturator foramen and another portion of the tape extends from under urethra through the other obturator foramen.
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