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Implantable support with dilator attached to arm
US8944992B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8944992-B2 |
| Application number | US-201414149952-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jan 8, 2014 |
| Priority date | Feb 9, 2012 |
| Publication date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2015 |
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A pelvic organ prolapse treatment device includes an implantable support configured to treat a prolapsed area of a patient such as urethrocele prolapse, cystocele prolapse, vault prolapse, uterine prolapse, enterocele prolapse, or rectocele prolapse. The support includes a body portion and an arm connected to the body portion, a knot connecting a suture to an end portion of the arm, and a tubular dilator disposed over and connected to the knot.
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What is claimed is: 1. A pelvic organ prolapse treatment device comprising: an implantable support configured to treat a prolapsed area of a patient selected from the group consisting of urethrocele prolapse, cystocele prolapse, vault prolapse, uterine prolapse, enterocele prolapse, and rectocele prolapse, the implantable support comprising: a body portion and an arm having a first end portion connected to the body portion; a knot connecting a suture to a second end portion of…
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- What does patent US8944992B2 cover?
- A pelvic organ prolapse treatment device includes an implantable support configured to treat a prolapsed area of a patient such as urethrocele prolapse, cystocele prolapse, vault prolapse, uterine prolapse, enterocele prolapse, or rectocele prolapse. The support includes a body portion and an arm connected to the body portion, a knot connecting a suture to an end portion of the arm, and a tubul…
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- Primary CPC classification A61F2/0045. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Feb 03 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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