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Method and device for treating urinary incontinence

  • US 10,278,800 B2
  • Filed: 06/19/2014
  • Issued: 05/07/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/05/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for treating urinary incontinence, the method comprising:

  • making a vaginal incision in a patient creating a uro-genital opening;

    inserting an implant into the patient through the vaginal incision, the implant comprising a central region, a tapered first end region that is tapered to a first end, and a tapered second end region that is tapered to a second end;

    positioning the central region of the implant under a urethra of the patient, the urethra having a first side and a second side, the first and second sides being defined on opposing sides of a medial plane of the urethra; and

    obturating the uro-genital opening and restoring endo-pelvic fascia through positioning the implant by directing the tapered first end region of the implant through the vaginal incision away from the medial plane and the first side of the urethra of the patient and toward a first groin area, and directing the tapered second end region of the implant through the vaginal incision away from the medial plane and the second side of the urethra of the patient and toward a second groin area.

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