Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Ams Research Corporation

James A Kazmierkoski

Kimberly A Anderson

Karen Pilney Montpetit

Kelly Ann Chapman

Richard C Kaleta

Benjamin Y Arcand

Dean W Hacker

Emily R Rolfes Meyering

Karen Pilney Monpetit

Described are pelvic implants and methods of surgically placing pelvic implants, that provide treatment for pelvic floor disorders by support of the levator.

Surgical articles and methods for treating pelvic conditions

Various embodiments of an implant devices and systems are provided. The implant devices can include a mesh or implant encapsulated or otherwise coated, in whole or in part, with a film or coating. The coating or film can include methylcellulose or ethylcellulose to provide tissue regeneration as a hydrogel, while also providing a stiff polymer film when dry.

Film encapsulated pelvic implant system and method

Described are pelvic implants and methods of surgically placing pelvic implants, that provide treatment for pelvic floor disorders by support of the levator. A pelvic implant () may comprise a tissue support portion () to be placed in contact with tissue to be supported, extension portions () that extend from the tissue support portion to provide additional support, and tissue fasteners () to attach extension portions to supportive tissue.

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Minnetonka, MN, United States of America

James A Kazmierkoski