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Prosthesis for surgical treatment of hernia

US6669735B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 22, 2001
Grant dateDec 30, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2250/0031
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A prosthesis is provided for the surgical treatment of hernias. The prosthesis includes two parts, that is, a synthetic non-resorbent mesh and a ring fixed at the peripheral edge of the synthetic mesh. The ring, which is made of a resorbent material, is of a flexibility that permits it to bend, then resume its initial shape to give the mesh a memory of its initial shape. The ring has an interruption intended to be positioned over the femoral veins.

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