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Self-anchoring sling and introducer system

  • US 20040144395A1
  • Filed: 08/01/2003
  • Published: 07/29/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/02/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for supporting a female urethra, comprising:

  • an introducer needle having a first end and a second end, each said end having a flattened portion with an opening therethrough;

    a handle having a latch mechanism which engages the opening in the flattened portion of the first end of the introducer needle;

    an implant member having an end; and

    a connector joining the end of the implant member to the flattened portion of the second end of the introducer needle.

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