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Implants, tools, and methods for treatment of pelvic conditions

  • US 9,179,992 B2
  • Filed: 08/18/2014
  • Issued: 11/10/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/28/2011
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A combination comprising a pelvic implant and an adjusting tool, the combination useful to treat a pelvic condition,the implant comprising:

  • a tissue support portion, an extension portion, and an adjusting mechanism at a distal end of the extension portion,the adjusting tool comprising a frictional engagement surface capable of engaging the adjusting mechanism transcutaneously through a patient'"'"'s intact skin while the adjusting mechanism is implanted subcutaneously in the patient adjacent to an epidermis of the patient such that movement of the adjusting tool transcutaneously engaged with the adjusting mechanism causes movement of the adjusting mechanism.

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