Ams Research Corporation

American Medical Systems, Inc.

Astora Women's Health, LLC

John W Westrum, Jr

Johann J Neisz

David R Staskin

Kimberly A Anderson

Gary A Rocheleau

Brian P Watschke

Charles C Kuyava

Christopher Anthony Thierfelder

Eva S Snitkin

Robert E Lund

Mona J Inman

Johannes N Gaston

Christopher H Porter

James E Cabak

Vicki R Vandersloot

David W Clark

Timothy A Bachman

Karen Pilney Montpetit

James Edgar Cox

Douglas J VanOrnum

S Robert Kovac

Gary J Nachreiner

Mark S Chace

Christopher A Thiefelder

Robert S Runman

Stephen L Bolea

Randy Lee Morningstar

Steven T Deininger

Patricia M Derus

William M Klatt

Douglas J VanOmum

Steven J Ferry

Ronald D Svejkovsky

Gary R Rocheleau

An implantable article and method are disclosed for treating pelvic floor disorders such as vaginal vault prolase. A surgical kit useful for performing a surgical procedure such as a sacral colpopexy is also described.

Implantable article and method

An implantable article and method are disclosed for treating pelvic floor disorders such as vaginal vault prolapse. A surgical kit useful for performing a surgical procedure such as a sacral colpopexy is also described.

An apparatus and method of use are disclosed to treat urological disorders. The biocompatible device includes a handle, needle, dilator and sling assembly configured to be minimally invasive and provide sufficient support to the target site. In addition, the configuration of the sling assembly also allows the sling to be adjusted during and/or after implantation. The device and treatment procedure are highly effective and produce little to no side effects or complications. Further, operative risks, pain, infections and post operative stays are reduced, thereby improving patient quality of life.

Sling delivery system and method of use

Surgical articles, implants and components suitable for female pelvic health procedures are described.

Pelvic health implants and methods

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.

Coated sling material

A surgical instrument for suturing soft tissue is disclosed. The surgical instrument is capable of probing tissue, and preferably provides tactile feedback concerning the condition of the tissue. The instrument can then be used to pass and retrieve a suture without the need for an additional suture retrieval tool.

Surgical suture passers and methods

An implantable article and method of use are disclosed to treat urological disorders. The biocompatible device includes a sling assembly configured to be minimally invasive and provide sufficient support to the target site. In addition, the configuration of the sling assembly also allows the position of the sling to be permanently changed during and/or after implantation.

Implantable article for the treatment of incontinence

A method of depositing a coating to a surface of an inflatable component by providing a vacuum chamber system having an inner chamber positioned within an outer chamber. At least one coating material is introduced into at least one of the inner and outer chambers to deposit a coating onto an exposed surface of the component. This invention also provides methods of masking portions of surfaces of an inflatable component to prevent a coating from being deposited on the masked portion.

Parylene coated components for artificial sphincters

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Prior Lake, MN, United States of America

John W Westrum, Jr