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Implantable devices, tools and methods for anatomical support

US8585578B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17References

11Claims

0Family size

Assignee

Coloplast A/S · DK

Inventors

Randy L. Morningstar · Brooklyn Park, US
Michael M. Witzmann · Shoreview, US
Mark A. Moschel · Plymouth, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 31, 2009
Grant date	Nov 19, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 15, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2250/0007
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implantable device for anatomical support includes a sling, a first interconnecting member that is coupled to the sling, and a second interconnecting member that is coupled to the sling. An adjustable anchor is slidably coupled to the first interconnecting member to permit bi-directional movement along the first interconnecting member, and configured to exert a compressive force generating frictional interference between the adjustable anchor and the first interconnecting member, to inhibit the bi-directional movement of the adjustable anchor along the first interconnecting member unless sufficient force is applied to overcome the frictional interference. Also, a fixed anchor is fixedly coupled to the second interconnecting member.

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