Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Boston Scientific Corporation

Alfred P Intoccia

Michael S H Chu

Kenneth J Daignault

Barry N Gellman

Michael F Weiser

David W Robertson

Michael G McGrath

Joseph John Raneri

Implant delivery systems are disclosed. In general overview, an exemplary system includes any number of the following: a delivery device, a sling assembly, guide members, and connectors that interconnect the above. Embodiments of all the above components and their combinations are disclosed. Methods of using the above system in suprapubic, prepubic, transvaginal, trans-obturator and other approaches are also disclosed.

Systems, methods and devices relating to delivery of medical implants

A stent includes a conduit defining a lumen; a first malecot adjacent the conduit, where the first malecot includes at least two members having at least one slit therebetween and where the at least one slit is in fluid communication with the lumen; and a second malecot including an annular structure surrounding and protruding from the conduit. A method for placing a stent includes inserting into a patient a stent and a stylet disposed within the stent, where the stylet includes an expandable member, expanding the expandable member, seating the stent, and removing the expandable member.

Medical stent and related methods

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Amherst, NH, United States of America

Alfred P Intoccia