Surgical articles and methods for treating pelvic conditions

US8951185B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• AMS Research Corporation · US

Inventors

• Jason W. Ogdahl · Minneapolis, US
• Brent A. Binkowski · Minneapolis, US
• Jose' W. Jimenez · Apple Valley, US
• Chaouki A. Khamis · New Brighton, US
• Jessica L. Roll · Minnetonka, US
• Michelle L. Solari · Minneapolis, US
• John F. Otte · Sauk Centre, US
• Mona N. Dahdah · Windom, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 18, 2009
• Grant date: Feb 10, 2015
• Expiry date: Sep 29, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2220/0016
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An implant, insertion tool, combinations, and associated methods, that involve placement of a self-fixating tip at tissue of the pelvic region, wherein an insertion tool includes one or more of an aperture for engaging a guide and an extension guard, the method optionally allowing for initial placement of a self-fixating tip at tissue of the pelvic region and adjustment of the location of the self-fixating tip. A threading guide is provided to assist in threading the guide through the aperture. An anchor also provided to with a retaining member to retain the anchor in tissue.