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Implantable sling having bladder support

  • US 20050080317A1
  • Filed: 10/14/2003
  • Published: 04/14/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/14/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An implant for concomitantly treating incontinence and effectuating cystocele repair in a female patient in need thereof comprising:

  • a. a sling portion fabricated from a synthetic material and operatively positionable beneath the urethra of said patient; and

    b. a bladder support portion fabricated from a harvested tissue and connected to and extending from said sling portion, said bladder support portion being operatively positionable against the bladder of said patient to substantially prevent said bladder from pushing against the vagina of said patient.

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