Surgical instrument and method for treating organ prolapse conditions

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PATENT NO 7131943
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10359406

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A mesh, a surgical kit including a mesh, and a method for using the same to restore a prolapsed organ within a patient's pelvic cavity are provided. The surgical kit includes a mesh for supporting the organ including a support sheet portion to be positioned beneath the organ, and first and second front attachment strips extending from a proximal region of the mesh and first and second rear attachment strips extending form a distal region of the mesh. The kit also includes a first guide needle for penetrating tissue to create a passageway through which the attachment strips can be pulled, and coupling means for coupling the ends of the mesh to the attachment strips.

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ETHICON INC1000 US HIGHWAY 202 RARITAN NJ 08869

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Kammerer, Gene W East Brunswick, NJ 51 7980

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