Patent classifications
A61F2/0045
LIGATURE DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR AXIAL FIXATION OF PELVIC FLOOR STRUCTURES IN PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE AND STRESS URINARY INCONTINENCE REPAIR
The invention relates to medicine, in particular, to gynecology and urology, namely, to for ligature delivery system for axial fixation of pelvic floor structures in pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence. Ligature delivery system for axial fixation of pelvic floor structures in pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence consisting of the mesh material that is woven from a non-biodegradable and biodegradable monofilament threads, according to the invention so that non-biodegradable threads are arranged along to the implant axis and are not linked with each other. The technical effect is providing the axial support that is physiological for apical structures of pelvic floor and minimizing risks of mesh-associated postsurgical complications.
PELVIC IMPLANTS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THEREOF
Pelvic implant having a frame with two arms and a sheet are disclosed. The sheet may be held under tension in the assembled implant. The implant may be planar (flat) or may be non-planar. The implant may be contoured laterally. A curved non-planar implant may be convex or concave in a rostro-caudal direction. The implants may (optionally) include two additional arms and a second sheet for supporting a urethra and/or a bladder neck. Methods for constructing and assembling the implants are disclosed. A method ultrasonically welding the frame of the implant without thermally damaging the sheet is disclosed. Methods of implantation of the implants are disclosed.
IMPLANT FIXATION DEVICES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME
According to an aspect, a medical device includes an elongate member, a first arm extending from the elongate member, a second arm extending from the elongate member, the second arm being configured to move with respect to the first arm, and a needle coupled to the elongate member, the needle being configured to move with respect to the elongate member.
LENGTH OF SELF-RETAINING SUTURE AND METHOD AND DEVICE FOR USING THE SAME
A method and device for anchoring a length of self-retaining suture. The method of anchoring includes providing for an assembly having a length of self-retaining suture and a suture insertion device. The length of suture includes at least a portion of the length having a plurality of retainers thereon extending in a first direction. The insertion device has a length and a recess to receive a portion of the suture length. The method further includes placing a portion of the suture length in the recess and inserting the device into the body of a mammal until the recess reaches a predetermined location thereby forming an insertion pathway. The method further includes retrieving the insertion device from the body by moving the insertion device in a direction substantially opposed to the insertion pathway.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PARAURETHRAL SUPPORT RESTORATION TO TREAT STRESS INCONTINENCE
Disclosed are a system and method to implement a novel treatment to restore bilateral longitudinal parallel paraurethral support, the system comprising a trocar, and introducer, and one or more barbed suture-type devices, the components used cooperatively to implant the one or more barbed suture-type devices in the patient to provide sufficient paraurethral support to restore continence in the patient.
PROCEDURE FOR REPAIRING AND TREATING PELVIC PROLAPSE IN A FEMALE PATIENT, A MEDICAL INSTRUMENT FOR PERFORATION OF THE CERVIX, A PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING TENDON TISSUE OF A TENDON FROM A HUMAN OR ANIMAL BODY, AND A PROCEDURE FOR THE PREPARATION OF TENDON TISSUE
A procedure for repairing and treating pelvic prolapses in a female patient, whereas the pelvic organs include vagina, cervix, uterus, bladder, urethra and rectum, comprises the following steps: providing an elongated tendon-type implant having a first end and a second end, attaching the first end of the implant to the longitudinal ligament of the patient, attaching the second end of the implant to the pelvic organ of the patient, wherein the attachment of the implant is to be made under tension so that the pelvic organ is raised from the prolapsed position to a normal position.
Incontinence treatment device having a first anchor assembly and a second anchor assembly
An incontinence treatment device has first and second anchor assemblies. At least one of the first anchor assembly and the second anchor assembly is adjustable along the device and has a collar disposed over a body with a strand coupled to the device and located between the body and the collar.
APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR ABSORBABLE SURGICAL BUTTON AND METHODS THEREOF
An absorbable surgical button, system and methods that relate to an absorbable surgical button, made to dissolve over time, along with related insertion or pusher tools and components, such as a button pusher tool, to facilitate sacrospinous fixation surgical procedures for vaginal prolapse through a vaginal approach or other similar surgeries, by simplifying the advancement and placement of the absorbable surgical button.
TRANSOBTURATOR METHODS FOR INSTALLING SLING TO TREAT INCONTINENCE, AND RELATED DEVICES
Described are methods of treating urinary incontinence using a urinary sling and a tissue path that passes through the obturator foramen, along with related surgical implants, devices, systems and kits.
Hernia repair, breast reconstruction and sling devices containing poly(butylene succinate) and copolymers thereof
Resorbable implants comprising poly(butylene succinate) and copolymers thereof have been developed. The implants implants are preferably sterilized, and contain less than 20 endotoxin units per device as determined by the limulus amebocyte lysate (LAL) assay, and are particularly suitable for use in procedures where prolonged strength retention is necessary, and can include one or more bioactive agents. The implants may be made from fibers and meshes of poly(butylene succinate) and copolymers thereof, or by 3d printing, and the fibers may be oriented. Coverings and receptacles made from forms of poly(butylene succinate) and copolymers thereof have also been developed for use with cardiac rhythm management devices and other implantable devices. These coverings and receptacles may be used to hold, or partially/fully cover, devices such as pacemakers and neurostimulators. The coverings and receptacles are made from meshes, webs, lattices, non-wovens, films, fibers, and foams, and contain antibiotics such as rifampin and minocycline.