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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 01, 2019
Filed:
Jul. 25, 2016
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Maple Grove, MN (US);
John R. Frigstad, St. Anthony, MN (US);
Amanda J. Heys, Eden Praire, MN (US);
Benjamin Y. Arcand, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Natalie Ann Borgos, Lino Lakes, MN (US);
William A. Sturos, Elk River, MN (US);
Daniel R. Parks, Big Lake, MN (US);
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Maple Grove, MN (US);
Abstract
Various embodiments of an implant system for treating fecal incontinence are provided. The devices and systems can include a mesh or like device that can include a variable porosity to control the degree of expansion of the anal canal. The mesh can be constructed at least in part of patterned strut members allowing for various geometric configurations, with varying load and tension properties for the designated portions of the device according to the needs for a particular patient application.