A - Human Necessities – 61 – F
Patent
A - Human Necessities
61
F
A61F 2/02 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 2422196
The present invention relates to a sling, methods of making and using a sling, and kits comprising a sling for treating urinary incontinence. The sling has multiple elongation properties that serve to improve the support of the urethra. The sling may comprise a coated material adapted for urethral suspension. The coated sling has properties that appear to enhance the sling elongation characteristics. The coated sling further includes properties that reduce its susceptibility to bacterial infections. The sling further includes properties to enhance the proper tensioning of the sling.
L'invention concerne une fronde sous-urétrale, des procédés de préparation et d'utilisation d'une telle fronde, et des nécessaires comprenant une fronde sous-urétrale destinés au traitement de l'incontinence urinaire. Cette fronde est capable de plusieurs types d'élongations concourant à l'amélioration du soutien de l'urètre. En l'occurrence, cette fronde sous-urétrale peut comprendre un matériau de revêtement destiné à la suspension urétrale. La fronde revêtue possède des propriétés semblant améliorer ses caractéristiques d'élongations. Elle possède, en outre, des propriétés réduisant sa susceptibilité aux infections bactériennes et possède aussi des propriétés destinées à améliorer sa tension.
Cabak James E.
Snitkin Eva S.
Westrum John W. Jr.
American Medical Systems Inc.
Smart & Biggar
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