Patent ID: 7393319
Filing Date: 2008-07-01
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A prefabricated implant for concomitantly treating incontinence and effectuating cystocele repair in a female patient in need thereof comprising: a. a sling portion fabricated from a first material selected for a property particularly well suited for support of a urethra, said sling portion being operatively positionable beneath the urethra of said patient; and b. a bladder support portion fabricated from a second material selected for a property particularly well suited for support of a bladder, said bladder support portion being operatively positionable to substantially prevent said bladder from pushing against the vagina of said patient; and, c. said bladder support portion connected to and extending from said sling portion; and, d. said property particularly well suited for support of a urethra being absent in said second material and said property particularly well suited for support of a bladder being absent in said first material.