Surgical articles and methods

摘要

Surgical instruments, implantable articles and surgical procedures disclosed for treating medical disorders, particularly incontinence. Improved surgical sling procedures are disclosed. Novel surgical instruments and kits for use in sling procedures are also disclosed. The present invention affords options for surgeons with concomitant advantages to the patient and the healthcare provider.

主权项

1. A sling system for treating a pelvic condition in a patient, comprising:
a sling assembly including;
an implant having a support portion and one or more extension portionsan end device provided with the one or more extension portions; a needle device to facilitate deployment of the sling assembly within the patient including;
a needle having an interior lumen and an elongate member having a distal end and movable with the interior lumen, wherein the elongate member includes a snap engagement feature to selectively engage the end device; anda handle having an actuation mechanism, the actuation mechanism having an actuator and a biasing member in operable communication with the elongate member, wherein the biasing member biases the elongate member in an extended position a distance out from the needle, and the actuator is adapted to retract the elongate member within the needle.