Kelly P Chapman

US Patent:

20160302904, Oct 20, 2016

Filed:

Jun 24, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/191920

Inventors:

- Eden Prairie MN, US
Jessica L. Roll - Phoenix AZ, US
Robert E. Lund - St. Michael MN, US
Kelly Ann Chapman - Altadena CA, US
Jose W. Jimenez - Apple Valley MN, US
Amanda J. Heys - Eden Prairie MN, US

International Classification:

A61F 2/00

Abstract:

Systems for providing support to body tissue to alleviate incontinence are disclosed that comprise an elongated incontinence sling having a central support portion adapted to be positioned to support any one of the urethra or anus and first and second sling end portions extending from the central support portion through body tissue and a tension adjustment mechanism acting on or within one or both of the sling end portions. The sling tension adjustment mechanism comprises one or more of a sling tensioning suture or band, a tensioning device coupled to a suture or band free end, a tissue anchor coupled to one or more of a suture free end and a sling end, a mesh fold, a suture tube, and a sling sheath in various combinations.

US Patent:

20150374408, Dec 31, 2015

Filed:

Sep 2, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/843317

Inventors:

- Eden Prairie MN, US
Jessica l. Roll Hoye - Phoenix AZ, US
Mona D. Dahdah - West St. Paul MN, US
Robert E. Lund - St. Michael MN, US
John F. Otte - St. Anthony MN, US
Karen Pilney Montpetit - Woodbury MN, US
Chaouki A. Khamis - Cupertino CA, US
Richard C. Kaleta - Arden Hills MN, US
Kelly Ann Chapman - Altadena CA, US
Jelica D. Wold - St. Louis Park MN, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/34
A61F 2/00

Abstract:

Described are pelvic implants (e.g., urinary incontinence sling, hammock, etc.) and method of inserting a pelvic implant that provide treatment for pelvic floor disorders such as incontinence or stress urinary incontinence.