Coated sling material
AssigneeAMS Research Corporation
InventorsEva S. Snitkin, John W. Westrum, Jr., James E. Cabak
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a sling, methods of making and using a sling, and kits comprising a sling for treating urinary incontinence. The sling has multiple elongation properties that serve to improve the support of the urethra. The sling may comprise a coated material adapted for urethral suspension. The coated sling has properties that appear to enhance the sling elongation characteristics. The coated sling further includes properties that reduce its susceptibility to bacterial infections. The sling further includes properties to enhance the proper tensioning of the sling.
Claims15
A method of treating urinary incontinence with a sling device, comprising:
- providing a multi-zone elongate mesh sling having first and second end portions and a central portion, wherein at least a coated portion of the sling includes a coating material impregnated with a medicament, the coating material applied such that the longitudinal elongation properties of the coated portion of the sling is reduced;
- inserting the elongate mesh sling into a patient;
- positioning the central portion of the elongate mesh sling under the patient's urethra;
- and
- adjusting the elongate mesh sling such that the central portion supports the urethra.
A method of treating incontinence with a sling device, comprising:
- providing an elongate mesh sling having first and second elongate end portions and a support portion, with the first elongate end portion defining a first zone, the second elongate end portion defining a second zone and the support portion defining a third zone, wherein at least one of the first, second and third zones includes a coating material including a medicament, the coating material applied such that the longitudinal elongation properties of the coated portion of the sling is reduced;
- inserting the elongate mesh sling into a patient;
- positioning the support portion of the elongate mesh sling under the patient's urethra;
- and
- adjusting the elongate mesh sling such that the support portion improves support of the urethra.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.