Device and method for treatment of incision or hernia
US10478168B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 11, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00606
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices and methods for treating an abdominal incision or hernia are described. An implant for the restoration or prophylactic treatment of an abdominal wall comprises an elongate element and at least one sheet connected to the elongate element along a longitudinal axis of the elongate element. The elongate element is positioned along the line of incision, and the at least one sheet is secured to the abdominal muscles surrounding the incision.
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