Patent ID: 8920306
Filing Date: 2014-12-30
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. An apparatus, comprising:an elongate body, having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, the elongate body being tapered such that the proximal end portion has a diameter greater than a diameter of the distal end portion, the distal end portion of the elongate body configured to releasably couple the elongate body to a delivery device, the elongate body defining a lumen extending through the proximal end portion and the distal end portion; a lock tube including an elongated member having a tubular structure, the lock tube being movable disposable within the lumen of the elongate body such that at least a portion of the lock tube extends outside the lumen from the proximal end portion of the elongate body; a connector disposed at the proximal end portion of the elongate body, the connector configured to releasable couple a pelvic implant to the elongate body, the lock tube configured to be slidable moved to a position adjacent the pelvic implant to secure the pelvic implant to the elongate body, the connector including a suture, the suture forming a loop portion configured to releasably couple the pelvic implant; and a stop member movable disposed directly on the loop portion of the suture, the stop member being configured to limit the travel of the lock tube relative to the elongate body.