Surgical instrument for treating female urinary incontinence

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6491703
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09051311

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The surgical instrument according to the present invention includes a tape that includes a netting enclosed by a thin plastic sheath such that insertion is facilitated while avoiding irritation or damage of body tissue. The surgical instrument further includes a shank having a handle at one end thereof, and a curved needle-like element, which is constructed to be connected with the shank to form a curved portion.

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  • ETHICON, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ulmsten, Ulf Danderyd, SE 14 2080

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