Abstract:
An incontinence treatment system (200) for a male patient includes a support (202), a brace (204) attachable to the support, and an introducer provided to deliver an anchor through the support and into periosteum tissue over a pubic bone of the pelvis of the male patient. The brace includes a base portion (250), a first post (252) extending from the base portion and a second post (254) extending from the base portion. A first hanger (264) is attached to an end portion of the first post and a second hanger (264) attached to an end portion of the second post. A first slot (266) is formed between the end portion of the first post and the first hanger and a second slot (266) formed between the end portion of the second post and the second hanger. The hangers are insertable into pockets formed in a pair of longitudinal arms (226,228) of the support.
Abstract:
A tissue anchor fixation device is disclosed. The fixation device includes a tab connected to a tissue anchor. The tissue anchor includes a break wedge connected between a side of the tab and the tissue anchor. The break wedge is adapted to allow the tab to be snapped apart from a tail of the tissue anchor.
Abstract:
An incontinence treatment device includes a non-porous sub-urethral sling provided with an adjustment device. The device includes first and second anchors coupled to the sling. The second anchor includes a channel formed through the second anchor and a restrictor segment provided in the channel. The adjustment device is movable through the channel formed through the second anchor. The resistor segment is configured to resist movement of the adjustment device through the channel.
Abstract:
An incontinence treatment device (20) includes a non-porous support (22) and an extending member. The non-porous support has a first end 24) portion provided with a slot (36) and a second end portion (26). The second end portion is insertable through the slot to form a cuff that is configured for placement around a urethra of a user. The extending member (32) is attached to the support at a junction located between the first end portion and the second end portion. Tension applied to the second end portion is adapted to draw the junction toward the slot to tighten the cuff and thus provide the user with a continent state. Tension applied to the extending member is adapted to draw the juncture away from the slot and expand the cuff and thus allow the user to urinate.
Abstract:
A tissue anchor fixation device is disclosed. The fixation device includes a tab connected to a tissue anchor. The tissue anchor includes a break wedge connected between a side of the tab and the tissue anchor. The break wedge is adapted to allow the tab to be snapped apart from a tail of the tissue anchor.
Abstract:
A pelvic organ prolapse treatment device includes an implantable support configured to treat a prolapsed area of a patient such as urethrocele prolapse, cystocele prolapse, vault prolapse, uterine prolapse, enterocele prolapse, or rectocele prolapse. The support includes a body portion and an arm connected to the body portion, a knot connecting a suture to an end portion of the arm, and a tubular dilator disposed over and permanently connected to the knot. The tubular dilator has an aspect ratio of greater than 7.
Abstract:
An incontinence treatment system (200) for a male patient includes a support (202), a brace (204) attachable to the support, and an introducer provided to deliver an anchor through the support and into periosteum tissue over a pubic bone of the pelvis of the male patient. The brace includes a base portion (250), a first post (252) extending from the base portion and a second post (254) extending from the base portion. A first hanger (264) is attached to an end portion of the first post and a second hanger (264) attached to an end portion of the second post. A first slot (266) is formed between the end portion of the first post and the first hanger and a second slot (266) formed between the end portion of the second post and the second hanger. The hangers are insertable into pockets formed in a pair of longitudinal arms (226,228) of the support.