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Method of treating pelvic prolapse using a sacrocolpopexy/sacrocervicopexy vaginal positioning and mesh retention system

US9579180B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

University of South Florida · US

Inventors

Stuart Richard Hart · Tampa, US
Mario Alves Simoes · Pinellas Park, US
Mark Armstrong · Sydney, AU
Omar Carambot · Orlando, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 15, 2016
Grant date	Feb 28, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 15, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M25/10
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A 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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