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Device for delivering grafts at a surgical site and method

US11090145B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Inventors

David D. Park · Sidney Place, US
Ashley B. Hancock · Atlanta, US
Byron Smith · Nashville, US
Tanner Hargens · Brentwood, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 16, 2019
Grant date	Aug 17, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 16, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M25/0082
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device and method for delivering a synthetic mesh or graft for anatomical repair at a defect site. A plurality of flexible arms is connected to the synthetic mesh or graft. Grasping jaws are individually controlled at or near a proximal end of the device for connection of the graft and release of the graft at the surgical site. The flexible arms, with graft attached are positioned through a surgical incision to the defect site. An actuator positions the flexible arms to assume a radial array at the surgical site, unfolding and spreading the graft for attachment. The length of each flexible arm is individually adjustable to adapt to the size and shape of the graft selected for installation at the defect site to repair the defect.

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