Patent ID: 8047982
Filing Date: 2011-11-01
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A urethra support, comprising: an elongated mesh tape portion having a longitudinal axis and first and second opposed longitudinal edges that are substantially parallel to said longitudinal axis; a first mesh extension arranged alongside said first longitudinal edge of said tape portion so as to extend along a portion of a length thereof substantially parallel to said longitudinal axis, said first mesh extension extending laterally outwardly from said first longitudinal edge of said tape portion and said first mesh extension having a projecting edge spaced a distance from said first longitudinal edge of said tape portion; a second mesh extension arranged alongside said second longitudinal edge of said tape portion so as to extend along a portion of a length thereof substantially parallel to said longitudinal axis, said second mesh extension extending laterally outwardly from said second longitudinal edge of said tape portion and said second mesh extension having a projecting edge spaced a distance from said second longitudinal edge of said tape portion; and a shaping element for holding said first mesh extension and said second mesh extension in a position proximate to a urethra of a patient, wherein said shaping element is elastically biased to a predetermined shape.