Implants and procedures for treatment of pelvic floor disorders

US8480558B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Caldera Medical, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Red Alinsod · Glendale, US
• Stephen Wang · Grand Blanc, US
• Francois Blaudeau · Birmingham, US
• Sandra Muhlfeld · Thousand Oaks, US
• Bryon Merade · Thousand Oaks, US
• Ty Erickson · Idaho Falls, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 6, 2007
• Grant date: Jul 9, 2013
• Expiry date: Jun 8, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2250/0087
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Implants for the treatment of pelvic support conditions and methods of implementing the same. The implants comprise relatively soft, flexible bodies and relatively strong arms extending in predetermined orientation therefrom. Methods and devices for placing the implants minimize trauma to the pelvic floor and provide well-anchored support to pelvic organs without interfering with sexual or other bodily functions.