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IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BULKING TISSUE

  • US 20020052653A1
  • Filed: 07/06/1998
  • Published: 05/02/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/06/1998
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for placing an implant in the body, comprising:

  • an elongated member having a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, at least one opening in the distal end portion, and at least one inner lumen extending from the proximal end portion to the opening in the distal end portion;

    at least one compressible implant in the inner lumen of the elongated member, the implant being configured to be implanted in body tissue to bulk the tissue; and

    means for pushing the implant through the opening in the distal end portion of the elongated member.

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