Transvaginal suture spacer devices and methods of use

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6679896
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10109021

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The present invention relates to suture spacers and methods for their use. More particularly, the present invention relates to devices which permit a surgeon to create a consistent amount of suture slack in a suture line when tying sutures under very tight space constraints including procedures such as bladder neck stabilization and treatment of hypermobility or intrinsic sphincter deficiency. Further, the present invention relates to methods of tying sutures using the disclosed devices in such procedures.

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  • BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Gellman, Barry N North Easton, MA 172 15395
Sater, Ghaleb A Lynnfield, MA 27 6499

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