ATE274329T1 - Zu einem sicheren und günstigen anbringen geeignete schlingeneinrichtung - Google Patents

Zu einem sicheren und günstigen anbringen geeignete schlingeneinrichtung

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ATE274329T1
ATE274329T1 AT01985603T AT01985603T ATE274329T1 AT E274329 T1 ATE274329 T1 AT E274329T1 AT 01985603 T AT01985603 T AT 01985603T AT 01985603 T AT01985603 T AT 01985603T AT E274329 T1 ATE274329 T1 AT E274329T1
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snring
safe
device suitable
effective attachment
coupler
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AT01985603T
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Gary A Rocheleau
Johann J Neisz
Gary J Nachreiner
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American Med Syst
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  • Cardiology (AREA)
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (AREA)
  • Transplantation (AREA)
  • Vascular Medicine (AREA)
  • Prostheses (AREA)
  • Surgical Instruments (AREA)
  • Orthopedics, Nursing, And Contraception (AREA)
  • Load-Engaging Elements For Cranes (AREA)
AT01985603T 2001-01-23 2001-12-28 Zu einem sicheren und günstigen anbringen geeignete schlingeneinrichtung ATE274329T1 (de)

Applications Claiming Priority (10)

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US26347201P 2001-01-23 2001-01-23
US26982901P 2001-02-20 2001-02-20
US28135001P 2001-04-04 2001-04-04
US29506801P 2001-06-01 2001-06-01
US30691501P 2001-07-20 2001-07-20
US09/917,562 US6652450B2 (en) 2001-01-23 2001-07-27 Implantable article and method for treating urinary incontinence using means for repositioning the implantable article
US09/917,443 US6612977B2 (en) 2001-01-23 2001-07-27 Sling delivery system and method of use
US33233001P 2001-11-20 2001-11-20
US09/990,108 US6641525B2 (en) 2001-01-23 2001-11-21 Sling assembly with secure and convenient attachment
PCT/US2001/049578 WO2002058562A1 (en) 2001-01-23 2001-12-28 Sling assembly with secure and convenient attachment

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EP (2) EP1353597B1 (de)
AT (1) ATE274329T1 (de)
AU (1) AU2002235239B2 (de)
CA (1) CA2434461C (de)
DE (1) DE60105200T2 (de)
ES (1) ES2230381T3 (de)
WO (1) WO2002058562A1 (de)

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