Abstract: Described are pelvic implants (e.g., urinary incontinence sling, hammock, etc.) that provide treatment for pelvic floor disorders such as incontinence, stress urinary incontinence, prolapse (e.g., cystocele, enterocele, rectocele, vault prolapse), fecal incontinence, and the like, wherein the implant involves the ability to adjust dimensions of an implant before, during, or after implantation. In a preferred embodiment the implant (680) comprises a support portion piece (682) and an extension portion piece (688, 690) adjustably connected to the support portion piece through a frictional adjusting element (696) comprising an aperture through which a segment of extension portion extends.

Abstract: Described are pelvic implants and methods of surgically placing pelvic implants that provide treatment for pelvic floor disorders by support of the levator by creating an incision that allows access to a region of tissue of the pelvic floor and inserting a pelvic implant comprising a tissue support portion delivered by a delivery tool. A pelvic implant for supporting levator tissue comprising: a tissue support portion having a first end and a second; a tissue fastener disposed on the first end of the tissue support portion for fastening it to levator tissue; a guide extension portion disposed on the second end of the tissue support portion; and a support backer member attachable to the guide extension portion to adjust a tension of the tissue support portion and concomitantly the levator tissue.

Abstract: Surgical articles, implants and components suitable for female pelvic health procedures are described.

Abstract: Surgical articles, implants and components suitable for female pelvic health procedures are described.

Abstract: Described are pelvic implants and methods of surgically placing pelvic implants that provide treatment for pelvic floor disorders by support of the levator by creating an incision that allows access to a region of tissue of the pelvic floor and inserting a pelvic implant comprising a tissue support portion delivered by a delivery tool. A pelvic implant for supporting levator tissue comprising: a tissue support portion having a first end and a second; a tissue fastener disposed on the first end of the tissue support portion for fastening it to levator tissue; a guide extension portion disposed on the second end of the tissue support portion; and a support backer member attachable to the guide extension portion to adjust a tension of the tissue support portion and concomitantly the levator tissue.

Abstract: Surgical articles, implants and components suitable for female pelvic health procedures are described.

Abstract: Articles and procedures for preventing or treating vaginal prolapse, urinary incontinence, and other disorders of the pelvic floor.

Abstract: Articles and procedures for preventing or treating vaginal prolapse, urinary incontinence, and other disorders of the pelvic floor.

Abstract: Described are pelvic implants and methods of surgically placing pelvic implants, that provide treatment for pelvic floor disorders by support of the levator.

Abstract: Described are pelvic implants and methods of surgically placing pelvic implants, that provide treatment for pelvic floor disorders by support of the levator.

Abstract: An apparatus for repairing cystocele including an adjustable support member, a pair of superior support arms continuously knitted with said support member, and a pair of inferior support arms continuously knitted with said support member, wherein the distance between the pair of superior support arms and pair of inferior support arms can be increased or decreased by modifying the shape of the support member.

Abstract: One embodiment of an electrode lead comprises a lead body, at least one electrode at a distal end of the lead body, an actuatable member and at least one anchor wire. The actuatable member is positioned within a lumen of the lead body. The at least one anchor wire has a proximal end that is attached to the actuatable member. Movement of the actuatable member relative to the lead body moves the at least one anchor wire through at least one opening in the lead body.

Abstract: An apparatus for repairing cystocele including an adjustable support member, a pair of superior support arms continuously knitted with said support member, and a pair of inferior support arms continuously knitted with said support member, wherein the distance between the pair of superior support arms and pair of inferior support arms can be increased or decreased by modifying the shape of the support member.

Abstract: A method for cystocele repair comprising the steps of: establishing four pathways in tissue around a bladder of a patient, introducing a strap into each of said pathways, and positioning beneath said bladder of said patient a support member having each said strap connected thereto such that said bladder of said patient is supported by said support member and a bulge of said bladder into a vagina of said patient is reduced.

Abstract: A method for cystocele repair comprising the steps of: establishing four pathways in tissue around a bladder of a patient, introducing a strap into each of said pathways, and positioning beneath said bladder of said patient a support member having each said strap connected thereto such that said bladder of said patient is supported by said support member and a bulge of said bladder into a vagina of said patient is reduced.

Abstract: Described are pelvic implants (e.g., urinary incontinence sling, hammock, etc.) that provide treatment for pelvic floor disorders such as incontinence, stress urinary incontinence, prolapse (e.g., cystocele, enterocele, rectocele, vault prolapse), fecal incontinence, and the like, wherein the implant involves the ability to adjust dimensions of an implant before, during, or after implantation. In a preferred embodiment the implant (680) comprises a support portion piece (682) and an extension portion piece (688, 690) adjustably connected to the support portion piece through a frictional adjusting element (696) comprising an aperture through which a segment of extension portion extends.

Abstract: Described are pelvic implants and methods of surgically placing pelvic implants that provide treatment for pelvic floor disorders by support of the levator by creating an incision that allows access to a region of tissue of the pelvic floor and inserting a pelvic implant comprising a tissue support portion delivered by a delivery tool. A pelvic implant for supporting levator tissue comprising: a tissue support portion having a first end and a second; a tissue fastener disposed on the first end of the tissue support portion for fastening it to levator tissue; a guide extension portion disposed on the second end of the tissue support portion; and a support backer member attachable to the guide extension portion to adjust a tension of the tissue support portion and concomitantly the levator tissue.

Abstract: Described are pelvic implants and methods of surgically placing pelvic implants, the implants optionally including the ability to engage a spreader tool for spreading the implant within the patient, also optionally including a stiffening frame (306), exemplary implants being capable of being used to treat pelvic floor disorders, for example by supporting of levator tissue.

Abstract: Described are pelvic implants and methods of surgically placing pelvic implants, that provide treatment for pelvic floor disorders by support of the levator. A pelvic implant (100, 102) may comprise a tissue support portion (104) to be placed in contact with tissue to be supported, extension portions (106, 110) that extend from the tissue support portion to provide additional support, and tissue fasteners (108, 112) to attach extension portions to supportive tissue.

Abstract: A pelvic implant assembly (100) comprising a support portion (128) and an extension portion (124), a self-fixating tip (10, 120) connected to the extension portion, the self-fixating tip comprising a base (12) comprising a proximal base end (14) and a distal base end (16), the proximal base end being connected to the extension portion, the base comprising an internal channel (18) extending from the proximal base end and at least partially along a length of the base toward the distal base end, a fixed lateral extension (20) extending from the base.