US Patent No: 7,985,173

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Method and apparatus for treating pelvic organ prolapses in female patients

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Abstract

An anterior implant adapted to treat central and lateral cystoceles present in a female patient includes laterally extending stabilizing straps for supporting the implant between the patient's bladder and vagina independently of the patient's arcus tendineous fascia pelvis. Rectocele and hysterocele repairs can be carried out using a single posterior implant which, like the anterior implant, is provided with laterally extending stabilizing straps for supporting the implant between the patient's rectum and vagina.

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Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
ETHICON, INC.SOMERVILLE, NJ1560

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Jacquetin, Bernard Clermont-Ferrand, FR 7 30

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ETHICON, INC. (1)
8,460,170 Method and apparatus for treating pelvic organ prolapses in female patients 0 2011

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