Illuminated IVS tunneling device

Details Illuminated IVS tunneling device Illuminated IVS tunneling device

2006-06-23

2011-10-04

Johnson, III, Henry (Department: 3769)

Surgery

Body inserted urinary or colonic incontinent device or...

C128S898000, C606S001000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08029433

ABSTRACT:
A tunneling device is provided to assist in passing a suture or tape into a body. The tunneling device includes an outer assembly and an inner member or stylet, having a light transmissive distal tip, positioned within the outer assembly. The outer assembly is provided with a light port or guide to transmit light towards the distal tip of the stylet. The disclosed illuminated tunneling device is particularly adapted for use in an Intravaginal Slingplasty procedure. The illuminated tunneling device can be provided with an external source of light or may include an integral self-contained source of light. Additionally, a light guide, or light tube, may be formed integral with the outer tubular member or may be provided as a separate element.

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