Surgery – Internal organ support or sling
Patent
1999-03-23
2000-08-29
O'Connor, Cary
Surgery
Internal organ support or sling
600 29, 600 30, 128885, A61F 200, A61F 202, A61F 548
Patent
active
06110101&
ABSTRACT:
A sling for supporting the urethra and neck of the bladder to prevent urinary incontinence is disclosed. The sling is designed to provide sufficient support to inhibit the unintended flow of urine, yet stretch in a controlled fashion so that the bladder can be voided at approximate times.
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Ryan William P.
Rydell Mark A.
Tihon Claude
ContiCare Medical, Inc.
Natnithithadha Navin
O'Connor Cary
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