Sacrocolpopexy/sacrocervicopexy vaginal positioning and mesh retention system
US9414904B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/10
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A vaginal support device, vaginal positioning system and associated method of treating pelvic prolapse is presented herein. Vaginal support device contains flat superior and inferior surfaces to facilitate affixing of mesh to vagina. Vaginal support device may be used as part of a system in conjunction with a manipulation device to support the vaginal walls. Mesh retention system may also include a holding device and retention mechanism such as a catheter or shaft and corresponding catheter balloon to hold mesh in place.
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