Surgery – Body inserted urinary or colonic incontinent device or... – Implanted
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-02
2006-05-02
Gilbert, Samuel G. (Department: 3735)
Surgery
Body inserted urinary or colonic incontinent device or...
Implanted
Reexamination Certificate
active
07037255
ABSTRACT:
A novel surgical instrument is shown and described. The surgical instrument is useful in pelvic floor repair procedures such as sling procedures for treating incontinence. Also, a novel, ornamental design for a handle for a surgical instrument is shown and described.
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