Surgery – Internal organ support or sling
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-01
2005-11-01
Lacyk, John P. (Department: 3736)
Surgery
Internal organ support or sling
C600S030000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06960160
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a surgical implant and method for supporting the urethra (118), the implant comprising: a suburethral support (10) suspended between two soft tissue anchors (30) that do not penetrate the lower abdominal wall and are attached at either side of the suburethral support (10). The soft tissue anchors (30) retain each anchor in soft tissue, suspending each side of the suburethral support (10). The suburethral support (10) passes under the urethra (118) to support the urethra The implant has uses including treating urinary incontinence and uterovaginal prolapse.
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PCT/IB/353 Furnishing of Copies of Priority Documents dated Jun. 7, 2004.
Gyneideas, Limited
Kudirka & Jobse LLP
Lacyk John P.
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