Urethral support system
US8480559B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/0095
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A urethral support system is described, including an introducer device and tissue implant. The introducer device may include a needle with multiple curves, some of the curves having multiple radii. A sheath assembly may be utilized to assist the passing of the tissue implant through a patient's tissue. The sheath assembly may include connectors configured to connect the sheath assembly to an end of the needle and a tab configured to detachably couple sheath sides over the tissue implant.
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