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Patent No.:

US 8157822 B1

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Date of Patent:
Apr. 17, 2012

Filed:

Sep. 13, 2011
Applicant:

James Browning, Glasgow, GB;

Inventor:

James Browning, Glasgow, GB;

Assignee:

Coloplast A/S, Humlebaek, DK;

Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 17/08 (2006.01); A61F 2/02 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract

A method of treating a vaginal prolapse is provided. The method includes accessing a vaginal prolapse, inserting an implant comprising a knitted mesh into a patient, and securing the knitted mesh in place such that the implant supports the pelvic floor of the patient. The knitted mesh has a mass density of less than 20 g/m.


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Browning, James. (2012). Surgical implant and methods of use (U.S. Patent No. 8157822). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. https://idiyas.com/patent/badge/8157822

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