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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 12, 2002
Filed:
Dec. 23, 1999
Garry L. Carter, Pleasanton, CA (US);
David C. Densow, Livermore, CA (US);
John P. Claude, San Carlos, CA (US);
Paul L. Do, San Jose, CA (US);
George A. Morrison, Foster City, CA (US);
SURX, Inc., Livermore, CA (US);
Abstract
Improved devices, methods, and systems for the surgical treatment of urinary incontinence generally enhance the support provided by the natural tissues of the pelvic floor without directly applying compressive pressure against the urethra. The invention provides probes for forming plications in the endopelvic fascia that are displaced laterally on either side of the midline. These probes can impose a predetermined level of trauma to the plicated tissues so as to promote the formation of adhesions. Adhesions can maintain the enhanced support provided by the plication after reabsorption of a temporary fastener (such as a reasborbable suture, staple, or the like). The plicating probe draws the tissue inward to provide a uniform plication within a predetermined size range.