Patent ID: 8628463
Filing Date: 2014-01-14
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A system for providing support to body tissue to alleviate incontinence, the system comprising: an elongated incontinence sling comprising: at least one tension adjustment suture coupled to at least a portion of a length of the first sling end portion, the tension adjustment suture extending between a proximal location along a length of the first sling end portion to a distal location along a length of the first sling end portion, the distal location being located distal to the proximal location, wherein the tension adjustment suture includes a suture free end extending from the first sling end portion at the distal location, wherein the tension adjustment suture does not extend into the central support portion; and a tensioner coupled to the suture free end, wherein the tensioner is manipulatable to release or apply tension through the first sling end portion to the central support portion.