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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 03, 2013
Filed:
Jul. 25, 2008
Jeffrey Michael O'hern, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Richard Kaleta, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Chaouki A. Khamis, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Gary A. Rocheleau, Minnetonka, MN (US);
John F. Otte, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Gregory L. Koeller, Minnetonka, MN (US);
David J. Kupiecki, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Jeffrey Michael O'Hern, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Richard Kaleta, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Chaouki A. Khamis, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Gary A. Rocheleau, Minnetonka, MN (US);
John F. Otte, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Gregory L. Koeller, Minnetonka, MN (US);
David J. Kupiecki, Minnetonka, MN (US);
AMS Research Corporation, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Abstract
Described are implants, tools, and methods useful for treating pelvic conditions such as prolapse, by placing an implant to support pelvic tissue, the implants, tools, and methods involving one or more of adjusting engagements, specific implants and pieces of implants, placement of implants at locations within the pelvic region, and insertion, adjusting, and grommet management tools.