Patents Examined by Shannon McBridge
  • Suburethral hammock
    Patent number: 9861460
    Abstract: An implantable prosthesis for the treatment of incontinence is disclosed having a support element designed to be placed under the urethra in order to prevent the urethra from moving away in the direction of the lower pelvis and to prevent any uncontrolled intra-urethral flow. A surgical instrument used to implant the prosthesis is also disclosed as is a method of implantation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: COUSIN BIOTECH
    Inventor: Pierre Dubernard