Articles, devices, and methods for pelvic surgery
US8801595B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 24, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/06076
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described are implants, tools, and related methods, for use in pelvic surgery to treat conditions such as prolapse and incontinence, including one embodiment of a method that uses a transcoccyx tissue path; other embodiments that use particular implants with various features relating to, e.g., end portions; and other embodiments relating to particular tools.
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