Apparatus for placing medical implants

摘要

An apparatus includes a carrier configured to be movably disposed within a channel defined by an elongate member. The carrier includes a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The proximal end portion is configured to be coupled to an actuator. The distal end portion includes a protrusion and an engagement surface. The protrusion has a tip configured to bodily pierce tissue. The protrusion is configured to be received within a lumen defined by a connecting portion of an implant, such as, for example, a pelvic floor implant, such that the tip extends through the lumen defined by the connecting portion of the implant. The engagement surface is configured to engage a portion of the connecting portion of the implant to limit movement of the connecting portion of the implant relative to the protrusion.

主权项

1. An apparatus, comprising:
an implant configured to support an anatomical structure, the implant being included in an implant assembly having:
a connector configured to removably engage a carrier of an implant delivery device such that the connector is moved distally with the carrier when the carrier is moved distally, the connector including:
an inner surface defining a lumen, the lumen having an opening at a proximal end of the connector and terminating within the connector, the lumen being configured to receive the carrier of the implant delivery device; anda retention surface configured to contact an engagement surface of the implant delivery device, the contact of the retention surface with the engagement surface helping to prevent movement of the connector with respect to the carrier when the carrier is moved proximally; anda dilator coupled with the connector, at least a portion of the dilator being disposed proximally from the connector.