Advantage Mesh Sling Centering Tab Allows for proper alignment of the center of the mesh under the urethra Allows the physician to apply counter tension to the sling while preserving the mesh integrity Mesh Assembly Mesh is free floating in the protective sleeve Ultra-smooth bond to dilator designed to facilitate a seamless transition with no "lip" to catch on tissue Dilator Smooth tapered designed to slide through tissue Slip on - slip off design allows for perioperative manipulation Blue Mesh Sling Designed to facilitate visualization during cystoscopy Delivery Device Delivery Device Handle Non-skid grip designed to prevent hands from slipping during the intra-operative manipulation Ergonomic handle is designed to fit into operator's palm to allow for ambidextrous use Hard surface of the back rim provides tactile sensation from the distal tip to the physician’s hand indicating contact with solid surfaces like bone Curved Needle Tip Needle curve is designed anatomically to fit behind the pubic bone Needle is 5mm in diameter Dilator Pusher Extends the dilator tube beyond the distal tip of the needle and is designed to provide the physician enough space to clamp the dilator De-Tanged Polypropylene Material Designed to Reduce Irritation. The polypropylene mesh is de-tanged in the sub urethral portion to potentially reduce irritation to the urethral wall. Resists Deformation The sub urethral portion of the mesh is de-tanged to resist deformation.
