Minimally invasive implant and method
AssigneeBoston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
InventorsJessica L. Roll, John Fritz Otte, Mona N. Dahdah, Brian G. Fischer
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Abstract
Apparatus and methods are provided for treating urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and other pelvic defects or dysfunctions, in both males and females, using one or more lateral implants to reinforce the supportive tissue of the urethra. The implants can be configured as a sling device having at least one extension arm and a tissue support portion having an eyelet, wherein a portion of the at least one extension arm is adapted to slide through and adjustably attach with the eyelet.
Claims17
An elongate implantable incontinence sling system, comprising:
- a tissue support portion having a first eyelet and a second eyelet;
- a first extension arm having a first anchor portion, a first extension member, and a first extension rod, with at least a length of the first extension rod adapted to slide through the first eyelet of the tissue support portion and configured to engage with a locking member;
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- a second extension arm having a second anchor portion, a second extension member, and a second extension rod, with at least a length of the second extension arm adapted to slide through the second eyelet of the tissue support portion.
An elongate implantable incontinence sling system, comprising:
- a tissue support portion having a first eyelet and a second eyelet;
- a first extension arm having a first anchor portion, a first mesh portion, and a first extension rod, with at least a length of the first extension arm adapted to slide through the first eyelet of the tissue support portion, the first extension rod being configured to engage with a locking member;
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- a second extension arm having a second anchor portion, a first mesh portion, and a second extension rod, with at least a length of the second extension arm adapted to slide through the second eyelet of the tissue support portion, such that the tissue support portion spans under and provides support to the urethra.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.