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Sling assemblies for treating urinary incontinence and methods related thereto

US9039596B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 25, 2011
Grant dateMay 26, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2002/0888
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical fastener for use in surgical procedures comprises a first member, a second member, and an anchor. Surgical materials may be secured within the surgical fastener. Methods of securing the surgical fastener to an anatomical structure are disclosed herein.

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