Adjustable sling and method of treating pelvic conditions
AssigneeBoston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
InventorsJason W. Ogdahl, Robert E. Lund, Jessica L. Roll, Kelly A. Chapman, John F. Otte
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AssigneeBoston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
InventorsJason W. Ogdahl, Robert E. Lund, Jessica L. Roll, Kelly A. Chapman, John F. Otte
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Systems for providing support within the pelvic region of a patient. The systems can include an elongated incontinence sling having a central support portion adapted to be positioned to support any one of the urethra or anus, and a sling tension adjustment mechanism operatively attached to the elongated sling. The sling tension adjustment mechanism can include a plunger device adapted for traversal within an interior of the housing, and an inflatable bladder provided within the housing to selectively control traversal of the plunger. Alternatively, the adjustment mechanism can include a bobbin device within the housing and one or more retention devices to selectively restrict unwinding of a suture from the bobbin device.
A system for providing support to body tissue to alleviate incontinence, comprising:
A system for providing support to body tissue to alleviate incontinence, comprising:
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