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Prosthesis for inguinal hernia repair

US11672636B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 8, 2020
Grant dateJun 13, 2023
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Expiry dateAug 17, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2250/0018
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods of repairing an inguinal hernia defect including . . . a first portion forming a partial spherical cap surface shaped and dimensioned . . . a second portion extending from an inferior edge of the first portion . . . characterized in that the piece further includes:a third portion forming an arched part extending longitudinally in the inferior direction from a medial inferior corner of the first portion, the arched part extending radially substantially in the front direction, the third portion being intended to face the medial inferior area of the inguinal anatomy, and introducing the prosthesis into a patient.

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