Method and device for treating urinary incontinence
US8920304B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 15, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2032 |
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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