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Pelvic implant with suspending system

  • US 9,089,394 B2
  • Filed: 01/10/2014
  • Issued: 07/28/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/12/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for supporting a urethra of a patient, the method comprising:

  • implanting a urethral support through a vaginal incision, including extending the urethral support under the urethra of the patient to support the urethra, the urethral support including a first portion and a second portion opposite the first portion;

    performing a tensioning operation on the urethral support using a tension system secured to the urethral support, the tension system including a body and a central member secured to the first and second portions of the urethral support, wherein the central member moves relative to the body during the tensioning operation on the urethral support; and

    removing the tension system from the urethral support after achieving a desired tension.

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