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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 10, 2018
Filed:
Feb. 09, 2015
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Maple Grove, MN (US);
Jason W. Ogdahl, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Brent A. Binkowski, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Jose' W. Jimenez, Apple Valley, MN (US);
Chaouki A. Khamis, Edina, MN (US);
Jessica L. Roll, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Michelle L. Solari, Minneapolis, MN (US);
John F. Otte, St. Anthony, MN (US);
Mona N. Dahdah, St. Paul, MN (US);
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Maple Grove, MN (US);
Abstract
An implant, insertion tool, combinations, and associated methods, that involve placement of a self-fixating tip at tissue of the pelvic region, wherein an insertion tool includes one or more of an aperture for engaging a guide and an extension guard, the method optionally allowing for initial placement of a self-fixating tip at tissue of the pelvic region and adjustment of the location of the self-fixating tip. A threading guide is provided to assist in threading the guide through the aperture. An anchor also provided to with a retaining member to retain the anchor in tissue.