Apparatus and methods for modulating the size of an implantable sling
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1. A device for cutting through an implantable sling, comprising a handle, a heating element in interoperative interconnection with the handle, and a sling guide housing for guiding a portion of the implantable sling into contact with the heating element to cut through the portion of the implantable sling.
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Abstract
The invention provides methods and devices for modulating the size of an implantable sling.
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1. A device for cutting through an implantable sling, comprising
a handle, a heating element in interoperative interconnection with the handle, and a sling guide housing for guiding a portion of the implantable sling into contact with the heating element to cut through the portion of the implantable sling.
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17. A device for fusing an implantable sling, comprising
a handle, a heating element in interoperative interconnection with the handle, and a sling guide housing for guiding a portion of the implantable sling into contact with the heating element to fuse the portion of the implantable sling.
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24. A device for fusing a first separate and independent implantable sling section with a second separate and independent implantable sling section, comprising
a handle, a heating element in interoperative interconnection with the handle, and a sling guide housing for guiding the first separate and independent implantable sling section and the second separate and independent implantable sling section into contact with the heating element, thereby fusing the first sling section with the second sling section.
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36. A method for fusing a first separate and independent implantable sling section with a second separate and independent implantable sling section, comprising
contacting a first separate and independent implantable sling section and a second separate and independent implantable sling section with a heating element, and supplying power to the heating element to fuse the first separate and independent implantable sling section with the second separate and independent implantable sling section.
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37. A device for cutting through an implantable sling, comprising
a first elongated element and a second elongated element extending along first and second axes to intersect and cross at a pivot, a heating element in operable interconnection with an inner surface of a distal portion of the first elongated element, and a power supply in operable interconnection with the heating element.
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