Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090084447 | Diaphragm Based Spontaneous Inflation Inhibitor in a Pump for an Inflatable Prosthesis - A method of preventing inadvertent inflation of an implantable prosthetic includes biasing a valve assembly such that an outlet is substantially closed and using inadvertent pressure increases from the inlet to supplement the biasing of the valve assembly. It may further include the step of preventing fluid flow through the outlet by selectively varying fluid pressure within a bypass passageway having a first end which is in fluid communication with an inlet and a second end which is in fluid communication with a chamber. And, may also additionally include the step of displacing a flexible abutting wall disposed between the chamber and the valve assembly so that the abutting wall is caused to contact the valve assembly and urge the valve assembly into a closed position when the fluid pressure within the chamber exceeds a predetermined amount. | 04-02-2009 |
20090281369 | Urethral Spring, Implantation Tools, and Method of Treating Incontinence - A urethral spring comprises a spring body having a selected spring force, a first end, and a second end. The urethral spring further comprises a first urethra contacting portion at the first end of the spring body, and a second urethra contacting portion at the second end of the spring body. When the urethral spring is at rest corresponding to urethral coaptation, the spring body generally has an at rest shape. When the urethral spring is flexed corresponding to intentional voiding, the spring body generally has a flexed shape. | 11-12-2009 |
20100198003 | IMPLANTABLE DEVICES, TOOLS AND METHODS FOR ANATOMICAL SUPPORT - An implantable device for anatomical support includes a sling, a first interconnecting member that is coupled to the sling, and a second interconnecting member that is coupled to the sling. An adjustable anchor is slidably coupled to the first interconnecting member to permit bi-directional movement along the first interconnecting member, and configured to exert a compressive force generating frictional interference between the adjustable anchor and the first interconnecting member, to inhibit the bi-directional movement of the adjustable anchor along the first interconnecting member unless sufficient force is applied to overcome the frictional interference. Also, a fixed anchor is fixedly coupled to the second interconnecting member. | 08-05-2010 |
20110054249 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MINIMALLY INVASIVE REPAIR OF PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE - A system for repair of a prolapsed organ in a patient includes a support and a deployment instrument having a handle extending from a barrel and a trigger offset from the handle, the trigger is operable to advance the support out of the barrel of the deployment instrument and into the patient. | 03-03-2011 |
20110105832 | Surgical Articles for Placing an Implant about a Tubular Tissue Structure and Methods - A minimally invasive surgical instrument for placing an implantable article about a tubular tissue structure is disclosed. The surgical instrument is particularly useful for treating urological disorders such as incontinence. Surgical methods using the novel instrument are also described. | 05-05-2011 |
20130041208 | SURGICAL ARTICLES FOR PLACING AN IMPLANT ABOUT A TUBULAR TISSUE STRUCTURE AND METHODS - A minimally invasive surgical instrument for placing an implantable article about a tubular tissue structure is disclosed. The surgical instrument is particularly useful for treating urological disorders such as incontinence. Surgical methods using the novel instrument are also described. | 02-14-2013 |
20140073844 | INCONTINENCE TREATMENT DEVICE - An incontinence treatment device includes a support, a pump, and anchors each attached to a connection line. The support includes an inflatable bladder and the pump is body-implantable and attachable to the inflatable bladder. The pump is configured to selectively inflate the inflatable bladder to compress the tissue of the urethra. The connection lines are attached to the support. A first anchor is fixed to the first connection line and a second anchor is coupled to the second connection line, where the second anchor is an adjustable anchor. The adjustable anchor is configured to be movable and position-adjustable relative to the second connection line. | 03-13-2014 |
20140207160 | Anchor assembly for an implantable, pelvic support device - An anchor assembly for an implantable, pelvic support device includes a body, a collar, and a strand. The body defines a first central longitudinal axis, the collar defines a second central longitudinal axis and is received over the body such that the first central longitudinal axis and the second central longitudinal axis are substantially parallel and laterally offset. The strand extends through the collar and is received between the body and the collar such that the strand is frictionally engaged by the body and the collar. The strand is secured to the implantable, pelvic support device. | 07-24-2014 |
20150031944 | Surgical Articles and Methods - Surgical instruments, implantable articles and surgical procedures disclosed for treating medical disorders, particularly incontinence. Improved surgical sling procedures are disclosed. Novel surgical instruments and kits for use in sling procedures are also disclosed. The present invention affords options for surgeons with concomitant advantages to the patient and the healthcare provider. | 01-29-2015 |