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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 07, 2012
Filed:
May. 28, 2009
Mark S. Bouchier, Lakeville, MN (US);
Robert E. Lund, St. Michael, MN (US);
James A. Gohman, Plymouth, MN (US);
Jeffrey A. Lechner-riehle, Burnsville, MN (US);
Mark S. Bouchier, Lakeville, MN (US);
Robert E. Lund, St. Michael, MN (US);
James A. Gohman, Plymouth, MN (US);
Jeffrey A. Lechner-Riehle, Burnsville, MN (US);
AMS Research Corporation, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Abstract
A pelvic implant having a central support portion, and a plurality of extension members, is provided. The extension members can be positioned or extend from the central support portion in opposing pairs. The extension members are generally attached to the central support portion at respective junctions (e.g., via rivets), and sheaths or covers can be employed to cover at least a length or portion of the extension members. Further, one or more spanning members can extend from a first of the opposed and paired extensions to the opposing extension, e.g., under or across the central portion and the respective junctions to provide additional tensile strength for the implant during deployment or implantation.