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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 21, 2014
Filed:
Aug. 12, 2005
Johann J. Neisz, Coon Rapids, MN (US);
Robert E. Lund, St. Michael, MN (US);
Kimberly A. Anderson, Eagan, MN (US);
Vicki R. Vandersloot, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Terence M. Moore, Tomkins Cove, NY (US);
Mark S. Bouchier, Lakeville, MN (US);
Randy L. Morningstar, Brooklyn Park, MN (US);
Gary A. Rocheleau, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Johann J. Neisz, Coon Rapids, MN (US);
Robert E. Lund, St. Michael, MN (US);
Kimberly A. Anderson, Eagan, MN (US);
Vicki R. Vandersloot, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Terence M. Moore, Tomkins Cove, NY (US);
Mark S. Bouchier, Lakeville, MN (US);
Randy L. Morningstar, Brooklyn Park, MN (US);
Gary A. Rocheleau, Maple Grove, MN (US);
AMS Research Corporation, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Abstract
Surgical instruments, implantable articles and surgical procedures disclosed for treating medical disorders, particularly incontinence. Improved surgical sling procedures are disclosed. Novel surgical instruments and kits for use in sling procedures are also disclosed. The present invention affords options for surgeons with concomitant advantages to the patient and the healthcare provider.