Patent ID: 8834350
Filing Date: 2014-09-16
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A multi-piece pelvic implant comprising a tissue support portion, a first extension portion, and a second extension portion, the implant comprising pieces that include: a support portion piece comprising the tissue support portion, the first extension portion comprising a first extension portion piece, and the second extension portion comprising a second extension portion piece, wherein the first extension portion piece is adjustably connected to the support portion piece, and the implant includes a first frictional adjusting element that allows adjustment of a length of the first extension portion, the first frictional adjusting element comprising a first aperture through which a segment of the first extension portion extends and a surface that frictionally engages the segment of the first extension portion, wherein the first frictional adjusting element preferentially allows movement of the segment of the first extension portion through the aperture in one direction and inhibits movement of the segment of the first extension portion in an opposing direction, wherein the second extension portion piece is adjustably connected to the support portion piece, and the implant includes a second frictional adjusting element that allows adjustment of a length of the second extension portion, the second frictional adjusting element comprising a second aperture through which a segment of the second extension portion extends and a surface that frictionally engages the segment of the second extension portion, wherein the second frictional adjusting element preferentially allows movement of the segment of the second extension portion through the second aperture in one direction and inhibits movement of the segment of the second extension portion in an opposing direction, wherein the first frictional adjusting element comprises a grommet and the second frictional adjusting element comprises a grommet.