Implant for pelvic organ prolapse repair
US8956276B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/006
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical article is used to repair prolapses of various pelvic organs including vaginal vault prolapse. The medical article can include a first flap comprising a dual density mesh formed of a first and second filament, a second flap comprising a single density mesh formed of the first filament, and a third flap comprising a single density mesh formed of the second filament. The first, second, and third flap can share a common intersection that can form an arc. The medical article can be formed by knitting a uniform piece of mesh and the arc can be configured to conform to a surface of a pelvic organ. Methods of manufacturing and methods of using the medical article are also disclosed.
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