Mesh for pelvic floor repair
US7087065B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 3, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0017
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A woven mesh is provided for supporting tissue or an organ within a female patient's pelvis, and a method for using the same. The mesh includes a central portion having a width, a length, first and second ends, and first and second side edges, and first and second wing portions extending from the first and second ends of the central portion respectively. The first and second wing portions each have a width, a length, and first and second peripheral edges. The width of the wing portions are each greater than the width of the central portion, and when positioned within the female patient, the central portion is positioned below and supports the tissue or organ. A mesh is also provided having woven fibers with voids therebetween, and having a central portion and first and second ends. The average size of the voids at least in the central portion is at least 25–50 mm2, and when positioned within the patient, the central portion is positioned below and supports the tissue or organ.
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