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Snap fit sling anchor system and related methods

US9107659B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 23, 2011
Grant dateAug 18, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 2, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2220/0008
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention provides, in various embodiments, systems, devices and methods relating to employing soft tissue anchors in combination with an implantable sling to treat urinary incontinence.

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