System and method for treating tissue wall prolapse
US9078727B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0023
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention disclosed herein includes an apparatus and a method for treatment of vaginal prolapse conditions. The apparatus is a graft having a central body portion with at least one strap extending from it. The strap has a bullet needle attached to its end portion and is anchorable to anchoring tissue in the body of a patient. The invention makes use of a delivery device adapted to deploy the graft in a patient. The inventive method includes the steps of making an incision in the vaginal wall of a patient, opening the incision to gain access inside the vagina and pelvic floor area, inserting the inventive apparatus through the incision, and attaching the straps of the apparatus to anchoring tissue in the patient.
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