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US 2010/0305394 A1Published application
Tubular mesh for sacrocolpopexy and related procedures
AssigneeRosenblatt Associates, LLC
InventorPeter L. Rosenblatt
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Abstract
A sacrocolpopexy mesh that includes lateral support to improve vaginal contact during colpopexy and to prevent slipping.
Claims14
A sacrocolpopexy mesh, comprising:
- a sacral portion comprising a flap of mesh;
- and
- a vaginal portion attached to the sacral portion and comprising:
- an anterior portion comprising a flap of mesh;
- aposterior portion comprising a flap of mesh attached to and extending away from the anterior portion, so that it is spaced apart from the anterior portion;
- and
- support material attaching each lateral edge of the anterior portion to a corresponding lateral edge of the spaced-apart posterior portion;
- such that the anterior portion, the posterior portion, and the support material define a sleeve sized and shaped for fitting around a vagina and maintaining contact with the vagina during colpopexy without slipping.
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