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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 28, 2017
Filed:
Aug. 06, 2012
John J. Allen, Mendota Heights, MN (US);
James R. Mujwid, Crystal, MN (US);
Kevin R. Arnal, Excelsior, MN (US);
Jessica E. Felton, Minneapolis, MN (US);
David J. Sogard, Edina, MN (US);
John J. Allen, Mendota Heights, MN (US);
James R. Mujwid, Crystal, MN (US);
Kevin R. Arnal, Excelsior, MN (US);
Jessica E. Felton, Minneapolis, MN (US);
David J. Sogard, Edina, MN (US);
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Maple Grove, MN (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided and adapted to engage and pull (e.g., pull up) or reposition urethral support tissue, such as the portion of the perineal membrane above or below the urethra. The perineal membrane intersects the urethra and vagina at the midurethra or distal location and can thus be stabilized or controlled in a manner that helps restore continence.