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Sling assembly with secure and convenient attachment

  • US 6,641,525 B2
  • Filed: 11/21/2001
  • Issued: 11/04/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/23/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An assembly for treating incontinence comprising:

  • an elongate needle that is sized and shaped to be initially inserted through an abdominal incision and to then merge from a vaginal incision, the needle having an insertion end and an end opposite the insertion end, a sling for implantation in the body during an incontinence procedure, and a coupler having an axis, the coupler having a first end and a second end with surfaces for conveniently and securely connecting the coupler to the insertion end of the needle by moving the coupler and insertion end of the needle together, wherein the coupler is connected to the needle by being moved together in a substantially axial fashion.

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