Ams Research Corporation

José William Jimenez

Robert E Lund

Jessica Lynn Roll

Jason Westrum Ogdahl

Kelly Ann Chapman

Amanda J Heys

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, and a tensioning device () coupled to a suture or band free end.

Adjustable tension incontinence sling assemblies

Improved methods and apparatuses for treatment of fecal and urinary incontinence are provided. Methods of placing mesh support strips adjacent the urethra or rectum (as in positions of support for levator ani muscles) through minimal number of incisions, with minimal amount of mesh, are disclosed. Methods combining such mesh support strip placement with injecting proliferative agents for support are disclosed.

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Apple Valley, MN, United States of America

José William Jimenez