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Surgical mesh with dimensionally stabilized pore

US10188493B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 14, 2012
Grant dateJan 29, 2019
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD10B2509/00
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system, method and fabric having a dimensionally stabilized pore. The system has a mesh fabric having a pore, such pore having a first pore perimeter. The system has a support having a support outer perimeter. The support is received into the pore so that the pore perimeter is in contact with the outer support perimeter. When the fabric is thermoset, the pore permanently assumes the shape of the outer support perimeter.

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