Surgery – Instruments – Surgical mesh – connector – clip – clamp or band
Reexamination Certificate
2002-06-25
2010-02-09
Nguyen, Anhtuan T (Department: 3731)
Surgery
Instruments
Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band
C600S030000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07658743
ABSTRACT:
The method of the present invention relates to treating female urinary incontinence and involves passing opposite ends of a tape into a female patient's body and then positioning at least a portion of the tape between the vaginal wall and the urethra, whereby the tape forms a supportive loop beneath the urethra. The ends of the tape are extended through the patient's abdominal wall and outside of the patient's body and then the position and tension of the supportive loop are adjusted to achieve a clinically acceptable degree of urinary continence.
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