US Patent:
20050131391, Jun 16, 2005
Inventors:
Michael Chu - Brookline MA, US
Alfred Intoccia - Amherst NH, US
Barry Gellman - North Easton MA, US
Joseph Raneri - Tewksbury MA, US
Michael Weiser - Groton MA, US
Kenneth Daignault - Holden MA, US
Assignee:
Scimed Life Systems, Inc. - Maple Grove MN
International Classification:
A61B017/00
Abstract:
Implant delivery systems are disclosed. In general overview, an exemplary system includes any number of the following: a delivery device, a sling assembly, guide members, and connectors that interconnect the above. Embodiments of all the above components and their combinations are disclosed. Methods of using the above system in suprapubic, prepubic, transvaginal, trans-obturator and other approaches are also disclosed.