#$%^&*AU2014202962A120150122.pdf#####IMPLANTABLE SLINGS ABSTRACT The present disclosure describes implantable slings suitable for use in a variety of medical applications, the implantable slings include at least a biocompatible support member (20) having a first surface (30a) and a second surface (30b), the first and second surfaces (30a, 30b) including a first end (40a, 40b), a second end (60a, 60b), and a central region (50a, 50b) positioned therebetween, a first set of fixation elements (70) positioned on the first end (40a) of the first surface (30a), a second set of fixation elements (80) positioned on the second end (60a) of the first surface (30a), and a spacer (90) positioned on the central region (50a) of the first surface (30a) for contacting a tissue in need of support.1/11 ac >； CD>；
