Reinforced tissue implants and methods of manufacture and use

US6599323B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Ethicon, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Mora Melican · Bound Brook, US
• Yufu Li · Bound Brook, US
• Kelly R. Brown · Fryeburg, US
• Iksoo Chun · Flemington, US
• John McAllen, III · Point Pleasant, US
• Alireza Rezania · Cambridge, US
• Angelo Scopelianos · Whitehouse Station, US
• Murty Vyakarnam · Bound Brook, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 21, 2000
• Grant date: Jul 29, 2003
• Expiry date: Dec 21, 2020

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61L31/148
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A biocompatible tissue implant, as well as methods for making and using such an implant, is provided. Preferably, the tissue implant is bioabsorbable. The tissue implant comprises one or more layers of a bioabsorbable polymeric foam having pores with an open cell structure. The tissue implant also includes a reinforcement component which contributes both to the mechanical and the handling properties of the implant. Preferably, the reinforcement component is bioabsorbable as well. The tissue implant provided can be used in connection with the surgical repair of soft tissue injury, such as injury to the pelvic floor.