Patent ID: 6039686
Filing Date: 2000-03-21
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
A pubic bone-mounted urethra stabilization and support system for the long term cure of recurrent female urinary incontinence, said system comprising a pair of anchors adapted to be affixed to the posterior/inferior pubic bone to either side of the symphysis pubis, a surgical sling means adapted to be passed behind and about the urethra and the endopelvic fascia therebehind, for replacing damaged pubourethral ligaments and for supporting the urethra in its normal anatomic retropubic position said surgical sling means having spaced lateral end portions, each of said anchors operatively engaging one of said sling end portions, and adjustment means to position said surgical sling means relative to said anchors for restoring, supporting and stabilizing functional urethral continence anatomy and to prevent urethral descent under intraabdominal pressure.