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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 16, 2016
Filed:
Jun. 30, 2015
Stuart Richard Hart, Tampa, FL (US);
Mario Alves Simoes, Pinellas Park, FL (US);
Mark Evans Armstrong, Tampa, FL (US);
Omar Carambot, Orlando, FL (US);
Stuart Richard Hart, Tampa, FL (US);
Mario Alves Simoes, Pinellas Park, FL (US);
Mark Evans Armstrong, Tampa, FL (US);
Omar Carambot, Orlando, FL (US);
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL (US);
Abstract
A vaginal support device, vaginal positioning system and associated method of treating pelvic prolapse is presented herein. Vaginal support device contains flat superior and inferior surfaces to facilitate affixing of mesh to vagina. Vaginal support device may be used as part of a system in conjunction with a manipulation device to support the vaginal walls. Mesh retention system may also include a holding device and retention mechanism such as a catheter or shaft and corresponding catheter balloon to hold mesh in place.