Patent ID: 8328825
Filing Date: 2012-12-11
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. An implant for treatment of cystocele comprising: a body-implantable support body made of a bio-compatible material including one of a woven fiber material, a knit fiber material, and a fascia latta and from which extends at least: two anterior suspension straps each extending on either side of a sagittal plane, each anterior suspension strap adapted to be fitted into a foramen of a pelvis, two posterior suspension straps each extending on either side of a sagittal plane, each posterior suspension strap adapted to be secured to one of ligament and muscle, two middle suspension straps each extending on either side of a device for introduction of the implant into a body, the device comprising an introduction member with a shape that is complementary to that of the implant, the introduction member comprising: a hollow body defining a cavity for reception of the support body of the implant, tubular branches extending from the hollow body each defining a cavity for reception of one of the suspension straps of the implant, means for applying traction extending from an end of each of the branches of the introduction member, and means for cutting at least the hollow body of the introduction member.