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US9282958B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9282958-B2 |
| Application number | US-34170108-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Dec 22, 2008 |
| Priority date | Dec 28, 2007 |
| Publication date | Mar 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2016 |
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In one embodiment, a method includes securing an implant that includes a pre-formed loop to a vaginal apex. An end of the suture is inserted through a selected portion of a pelvic tissue to dispose at least a portion of the implant within a pelvic region of the patient. The end of the suture is drawn through the loop while simultaneously advancing a uterus to approximate the vaginal apex to the selected portion of pelvic tissue. An apparatus includes an implant and a suture coupled to the implant having a pre-formed loop. configured to receive a portion of a delivery device therethrough. A trocar is coupled to an end of the suture that can be releasably coupled to an end of the delivery device. The trocar can be inserted through a pelvic tissue and drawn through the loop forming a knot to secure the implant to the pelvic tissue.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method, comprising: securing an implant to a vaginal apex, the implant having a suture including a loop coupled thereto, the loop being disposed about a portion of a shaft of a delivery device; securing, using the delivery device, the suture to a selected portion of a pelvic tissue such that at least a portion of the implant is disposed within a pelvic region; and drawing a portion of the suture and a portion of the delivery device through the loop while si…
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- What does patent US9282958B2 cover?
- In one embodiment, a method includes securing an implant that includes a pre-formed loop to a vaginal apex. An end of the suture is inserted through a selected portion of a pelvic tissue to dispose at least a portion of the implant within a pelvic region of the patient. The end of the suture is drawn through the loop while simultaneously advancing a uterus to approximate the vaginal apex to the…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Chu Michael S H, Davoudi Hamid, Fairneny Ty, and 9 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B17/0401. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Mar 15 2016 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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