Patent ID: 8127768
Filing Date: 2012-03-06
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for treating pelvic organ prolapse, comprising: a main body adapted to provide pelvic organ support when inserted into a vagina; and, an anchoring body, wherein said anchoring body selectively rests within at least one receiving site located on the main body allowing the anchoring body to be attached to the main body when resting within the at least one receiving site and removed from the main body when detached from the at least one receiving site; wherein the main body is a ring shaped main body sized and shaped to apply appropriate pressure on lateral vaginal walls for treating pelvic organ prolapse, characterized in that the ring shaped main body is flexible, the device being foldable at least three different points or along at least two axes, such that insertion of the main body does not have to be precise and that the ring shaped main body naturally settles into the appropriate rotational position for prolapse treatment taking a pre-defined multi-planar shape; and further comprising, an applicator enclosing the ring shaped main body for inserting said ring shaped main body into a vagina.