| 摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To place a fixation device in the body of a patient. <P>SOLUTION: The fixation device can be delivered to the body of a patient by coupling the fixation device to a delivery instrument at a head of the fixation device. Engaging the fixation device with the delivery instrument at the fixation device's head allows the fixation device to be secured to a tissue and/or ligament of the patient. The fixation device can be a sling for placement around the bladder neck of a female patient. Another aspect of the present invention includes a fixation device including a head engaged with a shaft. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&INPIT |
