Surgical Articles and Methods for Treating Pelvic Conditions

摘要

An implant, insertion tool, combinations, and associated methods, that involve placement of a self-fixating tip at tissue of the pelvic region, wherein an insertion tool includes one or more of an aperture for engaging a guide and an extension guard, the method optionally allowing for initial placement of a self-fixating tip at tissue of the pelvic region and adjustment of the location of the self-fixating tip. A threading guide is provided to assist in threading the guide through the aperture. An anchor also provided to with a retaining member to retain the anchor in tissue.

主权项

1. A surgical insertion tool system, comprising:
a handle; and a needle including a proximal end attached to the handle and a distal end portion, the distal end portion including an end guard, with the end guard including opposing extending fins tapering out away from the needle.