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Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Ams Research Corporation

Astora Women's Health, LLC

Conceptus, Inc.

Jose W Jimenez

Robert E Lund

John Fritz Otte

Chaouki A Khamis

Kevin R Arnal

Jessica Lynn Roll

Jeffrey P Callister

Jason Westrum Ogdahl

Kelly Ann Chapman

John R Frigstad

Mona N Dahdah

Amanda J Heys

Michelle L Solari

John D Feriancek

Karl A Jagger

Systems for providing support to body tissue to alleviate incontinence are disclosed that comprise an elongated incontinence sling having a central support portion adapted to be positioned to support any one of the urethra or anus and first and second sling end portions extending from the central support portion through body tissue and a tension adjustment mechanism acting on or within one or both of the sling end portions. The sling tension adjustment mechanism comprises one or more of a sling tensioning suture or band, a tensioning device coupled to a suture or band free end, a tissue anchor coupled to one or more of a suture free end and a sling end, a mesh fold, a suture tube, and a sling sheath in various combinations.

Adjustable tension incontinence sling assembles

Described are devices, implants, insertion tools, combinations, and associated methods, that involve placement of a self-fixating tip at tissue of the pelvic region, wherein an insertion tool includes one or more of an aperture for engaging a guide and an extension guard, the method optionally allowing for initial placement of a self-fixating tip at tissue of the pelvic region and adjustment of the location of the self-fixating tip.

Surgical articles and methods for treating pelvic conditions

Adjustable tension incontinence sling assemblies

Surgical articles and methods for treating pelvic

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Apple Valley, MN, United States of America

Jose W Jimenez