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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 11, 2003
Filed:
Jul. 14, 2000
Applicant:
Inventors:
Claire T. Hovland, Andover, MN (US);
Jerome H. Abrams, St. Paul, MN (US);
Paul J. Robinson, Mahtomedi, MN (US);
Assignee:
Surgical Connections, Inc., Bloomington, MN (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 1/704 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 1/704 ;
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention provide a permanent implanted support for e.g. the urethral neck of the bladder, generally preventing urinary leakage caused by transmission of intra-abdominal pressure pulse waves. The support is implanted in a straightforward manner without the significant complexity and invasiveness associated with known surgical techniques. Pelvic trauma is dramatically reduced. Embodiments of the invention can be used in treatment of stress incontinence, and other types of incontinence, in both males and females.
Published as:
CA2404033A1; WO0172238A2; WO0172238A3; EP1267730A2; US6517566B1; TW568766B; KR20040011332A; JP2004511264A;