Pocketed hernia repair
US6551356B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 19, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3937
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for surgically repairing and reinforcing a hernia includes a hernia prosthesis having a substantially planar base portion and an overlay portion, each formed from a biocompatible material. The overlay portion is peripherally attached to the base portion to define a pocket to receive a surgical instrument or a surgeon's finger for placing the prosthesis within the human body. The pocket may be formed with releasable stitching to enable it to be flattened or removed after placement and may contain a resilient member that urges the prosthesis into a flat configuration.
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