Surgery – Instruments – Surgical mesh – connector – clip – clamp or band
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-26
2006-09-26
Woo, Julian W. (Department: 3731)
Surgery
Instruments
Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band
C600S029000, C600S037000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07112210
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a surgical instrument and a method for treating female urinary incontinence. A tape or mesh is permanently implanted into the body as a support for the urethra. In one embodiment, portions of the tape comprise tissue growth factors and adhesive bonding means for attaching portions of the tape to the pubic bone. In a further embodiment, portions of the tape comprise attachment means for fastening portions of the tape to fascia within the pelvic cavity. In both embodiments the tape is implanted with a single incision through the vaginal wall.
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Kammerer Gene W.
Ulmsten Ulf
Ethicon Inc.
Woo Julian W.
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