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| 20100023027 | Surgical suture passers and methods - A surgical instrument for suturing soft tissue is disclosed. The surgical instrument is capable of probing tissue, and preferably provides tactile feedback concerning the condition of the tissue. The instrument can then be used to pass and retrieve a suture without the need for an additional suture retrieval tool. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100191039 | TRANSOBTURATOR SURGICAL ARTICLES AND METHODS - Surgical articles, implants and components suitable for a transobturator surgical procedure are described. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100312044 | Implantable Article and Method - An implantable article and method of use are disclosed to treat urological disorders. The biocompatible device includes a sling assembly configured to be minimally invasive and provide sufficient support to the target site. In addition, the configuration of the sling assembly also allows the position of the sling to be permanently changed during and/or after implantation. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20110105831 | Sling Delivery System and Method of Use - An apparatus and method of use are disclosed to treat urological disorders. The biocompatible device includes a handle, needle, dilator and sling assembly configured to be minimally invasive and provide sufficient support to the target site. In addition, the configuration of the sling assembly also allows the sling to be adjusted during and/or after implantation. The device and treatment procedure are highly effective and produce little to no side effects or complications. Further, operative risks, pain, infections and post operative stays are reduced, thereby improving patient quality of life. | 05-05-2011 |
| 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 |
| 20110230704 | Sling Assembly with Secure and Convenient Attachment - Surgical articles that are conveniently and securely coupled are disclosed. Improved surgical procedures are also disclosed. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110282133 | TRANSOBTURATOR SURGICAL ARTICLES AND METHODS - A surgical instrument for treating incontinence includes a handle portion elongate along a handle axis and a needle portion connected to the handle portion. The needle portion has a spacer portion along the handle axis, and has a distal end. The needle portion includes a substantially helical portion that is a variable spiral portion, extending from the straight spacer portion. The variable spiral portion is sized and shaped to extend from an incision substantially adjacent the patient's obturator foramen through the obturator foramen along a path in a region between the superior pubic ramus and the inferior pubic ramus. The needle portion has a structure near the distal end that associates the instrument with an implantable material configured to treat incontinence. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20120010458 | Transobturator Surgical Articles and Methods - Surgical articles, implants and components suitable for a transobturator surgical procedure are described. | 01-12-2012 |
