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Surgical tension/pressure monitor

  • US 6,050,937 A
  • Filed: 09/21/1998
  • Issued: 04/18/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/21/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A surgical tension measuring and monitoring device for determining the amount of tension placed on a suburethral sling comprising:

  • (a) a pressure sensor positionable upon said sling, said sensor being designed to produce a signal corresponding to the degree of tension placed on said sling during the surgical implantation thereof; and

    (b) a monitor coupled to said pressure sensor for receiving said signal generated thereby, said monitor being designed to provide a quantifiable indication of the degree of tension placed upon said sling during the surgical implantation thereof.

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