Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
8-16-2016
Patent Number
9414904
CPC
A61F 2/0045 (20130101)
Abstract
A vaginal support device, vaginal positioning system and associated method of treating pelvic prolapse is presented herein. Vaginal support device contains flat superior and inferior surfaces to facilitate affixing of mesh to vagina. Vaginal support device may be used as part of a system in conjunction with a manipulation device to support the vaginal walls. Mesh retention system may also include a holding device and retention mechanism such as a catheter or shaft and corresponding catheter balloon to hold mesh in place.
Application Number
14/755,666
Recommended Citation
Hart, Stuart R.; Simoes, Mario A.; Armstrong, Mark E.; and Carambot, Omar, "Sacrocolpopexy/sacrocervicopexy vaginal positioning and mesh retention system" (2016). USF Patents. 874.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/usf_patents/874
Assignees
University of South Florida
Filing Date
2015-06-30
