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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 29, 2022
Filed:
May. 06, 2019
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Maple Grove, MN (US);
Robert E. Lund, St. Michael, MN (US);
John J. Allen, Mendota Heights, MN (US);
James R. Mujwid, Hudson, WI (US);
Kevin R. Arnal, Excelsior, MN (US);
Jessica E. Felton, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Maple Grove, MN (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided and adapted to engage and pull (e.g., pull up) or reposition paraurethral support tissue, such as the perineal membrane. The perineal membrane intersects the urethra and vagina at the midurethra or distal location and can thus be stabilized or controlled in a manner that helps restore continence. As such, the implants can be utilized to eliminate the need for mesh or other supportive structures under the urethra that is common with other incontinence slings.