System and method for treating urinary incontinence

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PATENT NO 8911347
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13150026

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A method for supporting the urethra of a patient to treat urinary incontinence includes introducing a surgical implant through an incision in an upper wall of the patient's vagina. The surgical implant includes a suburethral support, first and second soft tissue anchors connected to the suburethral support, and a flexible filamentary member extending between a proximal end of the first soft tissue anchor and a first end of the suburethral support. The first and second soft tissue anchors are inserted into soft tissue without penetrating the abdominal wall. The method also includes adjusting a position of the suburethral support below the patient's urethra and manipulating the filamentary member to connect the proximal end of the first anchor to the first end of the suburethral support with the support at the adjusted position.

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  • COLOPLAST A/S

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Browning, James Glasgow, GB 74 4217

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