Implantable article and method

Details Implantable article and method Implantable article and method

2005-04-26

2005-04-26

Jones, Mary Beth (Department: 3736)

Surgery

Body inserted urinary or colonic incontinent device or...

Implanted

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06884212

ABSTRACT:
An implantable article and method are disclosed for treating pelvic floor disorders such as vaginal vault prolase. A surgical kit useful for performing a surgical procedure such as a sacral colpopexy is also described.

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