SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES RELATING TO DELIVERY OF MEDICAL IMPLANTS

摘要

Implant delivery systems are disclosed. In general overview, an exemplary system includes any number of the following: a delivery device, a sling assembly, guide members, and connectors that interconnect the above. Embodiments of all the above components and their combinations are disclosed. Methods of using the above system in suprapubic, prepubic, transvaginal, trans-obturator and other approaches are also disclosed.

主权项

1. A connector pair for attaching a medical implant to a delivery device, the connector pair comprising,
a substantially rigid closed loop connector located at an end of a medical implant, and a slotted connector formed in a distal end of a shaft of a delivery device for interfitting with the closed loop connector of the medical implant, the slotted connector including first and second legs, the first leg extending radially into the shaft and the second leg extending axially in a distal direction along the shaft.