Patent ID: 8157821

Claim:
An implant adapted to treat a prolapse in a patient, the implant comprising: a knitted mesh having a mass density of less than 20 g/m 2 , wherein the knitted mesh comprises: biocompatible monofilaments formed from polypropylene and having a diameter of between about 0.02 mm to 0.15 mm; and openings formed between the monofilaments, wherein the implant is between about 1-10 cm wide and is configured to be implanted in a region of the prolapse, wherein the prolapse is selected from the group consisting of urethrocoele prolapse, cystocoele prolapse, vault prolapse, uterine prolapse, enterocoele prolapse, and rectocoele prolapse, and wherein the knitted mesh is configured to be secured in place to treat the prolapse.