Patent ID: 8109867

Claim:
A mesh for sacrocolpopexy or sacrocervicopexy, comprising: a sacral portion comprising a flap of mesh; and a vaginal portion attached to the sacral portion and comprising: an anterior portion comprising a flap of mesh; a posterior portion comprising a flap of mesh attached to and extending away from the anterior portion, so that it is spaced apart from the anterior portion; and support material attaching each lateral edge of the anterior portion to a corresponding lateral edge of the spaced-apart posterior portion; such that the anterior portion, the posterior portion, and the support material define a tubular sleeve sized and shaped for surrounding, lying flat against, and conforming to a vaginal fascia, extending along approximately half the length of the vaginal fascia, and maintaining contact with the vagina during sacrocolpopexy or sacrocervicopexy without slipping.