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Hernia repair prosthesis and method

US6755867B2 · kind B2 · utility

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22Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 29, 2000
Grant dateJun 29, 2004
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/00898
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A hernia repair prosthesis with an occlusive member for inserting into and/or backing the herniated tissue. An overlay sheet is attached to the occlusive member by a filament which permits the occlusive member and the overlay sheet to slide relative to one another along the filament allowing the maximal positioning of the overlay sheet to provide the best surgical attachment, orientation and alignment with the patient's anatomy.

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