| 20080287971 | NEEDLE INSTRUMENTS AND IMPLANTABLE SLING ASSEMBLY; KITS COMPRISING THESE COMPONENTS; AND METHODS FOR USE - Insertion instruments for implanting various types of biocompatible slings and sling assemblies for repair, reconstruction and repositioning of internal anatomical structures are provided. In general, the insertion instruments have an a curved needle portion mounted at a distal end of a handle, wherein the handle has opposing side surfaces that are convexly raised with respect to adjacent grip surfaces, and each of the opposing side surfaces is provided with a recess having a generally thumb-like configuration positioned toward the center of the handle from the distal end of the handle. | 11-20-2008 |
