Surgery – Body inserted urinary or colonic incontinent device or... – Implanted
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-19
2011-07-19
Gilbert, Samuel G (Department: 3735)
Surgery
Body inserted urinary or colonic incontinent device or...
Implanted
Reexamination Certificate
active
07981022
ABSTRACT:
A sling in accordance with the invention includes a synthetic material and a non-synthetic material positioned adjacent thereto. The non-synthetic material may be wrapped around or may be attached to the synthetic material. Additionally, the non-synthetic material may include slits. Methods for making such slings are also described.
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Gilbert Samuel G
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