Abstract: The invention describes a surgical introducer comprising a proximal tip portion and a distal tip portion, wherein each tip portion comprises a notch, a base portion comprising an angle, wherein the base portion is between the proximal tip portion and the distal tip portion and wherein the base portion is wider than the remainder of the introducer. The introducer can be used for insertion of arms of a urethral sling into a patient.

Abstract: The invention describes a surgical introducer comprising a proximal tip portion and a distal tip portion, wherein each tip portion comprises a notch, a base portion comprising an angle, wherein the base portion is between the proximal tip portion and the distal tip portion and wherein the base portion is wider than the remainder of the introducer. The introducer can be used for insertion of arms of a urethral sling into a patient.

Abstract: A portable and adjustable boxing speed bag apparatus comprising a hollow base having a chamber defined by a top wall and surrounding side walls and sized to fit over and accept a structure therein, first and second generally U-shaped support brackets mounted to the side walls of the base so that the first and second ends of the first bracket are aligned in vertical relation with each other and the first and second ends of the second bracket are aligned in vertical relation with each other, a punching bag, a generally flat mounting surface secured to the first and second brackets so that the mounting surface lies in a generally horizontal orientation when the structure is seated within the chamber, a generally S-shaped hook having an upper end zone attached to the mounting surface and an opposite lower end zone attached to the punching bag, and at least one strap for securing the base to a structure, such as a boxing heavy bag.