Patent ID: 9655706
Date: 2017-05-23
CPC Classifications: A61F

Claim:
1. An implant for use in treating a pelvic floor condition in a patient, the implant comprising: a mesh including an a central region having a first longitudinal edge, and a second longitudinal edge, the mesh being sized and shaped to support one or more of a patient's urethra, bladderneck, and pelvic organ, the mesh including a first extended portion extending laterally from the first longitudinal edge, and a second extended portion extending laterally from the first longitudinal edge, the second extended portion being disposed a distance away from the first extended portion along the first longitudinal edge; a first resilient strengthening member disposed within or on the central region and protruding beyond the first longitudinal edge and into the first extended portion; and a second resilient strengthening member disposed within or on the central region and protruding beyond the first longitudinal edge and into the second extended portion.