SPARCTM Self-Fixating Sling System
The SPARCTM Sling System utilizes a suprapubic approach to treat female urinary stress incontinence due to urethral hypermobility and/or intrinsic sphincter deficiency (ISD). It utilizes two curved, narrow-diameter needles and a self-fixating sling with a resorbable tensioning suture that allows for intra-operative tension refinement without mesh distortion, as well as immediate post-operative adjustment prior to tissue ingrowth.
The sling supports the urethra during increased abdominal pressure (e.g., sneezing, coughing or laughing). The large pores of the mesh promote tissue integration for healing.
Features & Benefits
The Needles
The SPARCTM Sling System includes two curved stainless steel 21 cm needle passers with handles. The design of the needles allows surgeons to maneuver through the retropubic area by following the pubic bone. The small diameter of the needle (3.0 mm) is designed to minimize trauma to the tissue. The needle ends are keyed to allow for secure placement of the dilating connectors. Ergonomic, fixed handles are designed to provide a sure grip and needle control.
The Sling
The 1.1 x 50 cm polypropylene mesh sling is covered with a plastic sheath and has locking connectors attached. SPARC's patented resorbable tensioning suture maintains mesh integrity during placement and allows for intra and immediate post-operative tensioning while reducing sling deformation.
Benefits
The SPARC Sling System provides many benefits:
- Safe, suprapubic approach minimizes blind needle passage which may reduce the risk of serious vascular injury
- Minimally invasive and time efficient
- Only one cystoscopy during surgery
- Mesh is secured through tissue ingrowth rather than sutures
- Small incision sites in the abdominal skin and vagina
- Patented tensioning suture maintains mesh integrity during placement and enables refining adjustments in sling tension after plastic sheath is removed
- Patients typically experience immediate continence
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