Medical slings

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2006-07-04

2006-07-04

Gilbert, Samuel G. (Department: 3735)

Surgery

Internal organ support or sling

C600S029000, C600S030000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07070558

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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