Tools and methods for treatment of pelvic conditions

US9510825B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Astora Women's Health, LLC · US

Inventors

• James A. Alexander · Excelsior, US
• Chaouki A. Khamis · New Brighton, US
• Patricia M. Derus · Rogers, US
• Scott S. Jeutter · Richfield, US
• Gary A. Rocheleau · Maple Grove, US
• Steven G. Rockow · Coon Rapids, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 4, 2012
• Grant date: Dec 6, 2016
• Expiry date: Jun 4, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2002/0072
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A tool for driving a helical anchor into a target location, the tool including a proximal portion and a distal portion, the proximal portion having a handle and an actuator, and a shaft extending distally from the proximal portion, the shaft comprising an outer shaft and an inner rotating shaft that is at least partially concentrically positioned within the outer shaft, the shaft having a length that facilitates accessing a location of a posterior pelvic region, wherein the inner rotating shaft is actuated by movement of the actuator in a predetermined motion.