Implantable prosthesis
US7101381B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 2, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0051
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable prosthesis for repairing an anatomical defect, such as a tissue or muscle wall hernia, including an umbilical hernia, and for preventing the occurrence of a hernia at a small opening or weakness in a tissue or muscle wall, such as at a puncture tract opening remaining after completion of a laparoscopic procedure. The prosthesis includes a patch and/or plug having a body portion that is larger than a portion of the opening or weakness so that placement of the body portion against the defect will cover or extend across that portion of the opening or weakness. At least one tether, such as a strap, extends from the patch or plug and may be manipulated by a surgeon to position the patch or plug relative to the repair site and/or to secure the patch or plug relative to the opening or weakness in the tissue or muscle wall. The tether may be configured to extend through the defect and outside a patient's body to allow a surgeon to position and/or manipulate the patch from a location outside the body. An indicator may be provided on the tether as an aid for a surgeon in determining when the patch or plug has been inserted a sufficient distance within the patient. A support me…
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