Anatomical wall reinforcement for the treatment of an inguinal hernia
US7112209B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 7, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/0063
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This reinforcement comprises a first piece and a second piece which are assembled with one another, said first piece comprising a longitudinal edge of corrugated shape, level with which said second piece is fixed.In this reinforcement, said first piece comprises a cutout forming a zone, located at a distance from said longitudinal edge, for the spermatic cord to pass through it, and comprises a flap which is joined to it and is dimensioned so as to extend close to said longitudinal edge and to broadly cover the zone of said first piece extending between said longitudinal edge and said passage zone, this flap being raisable in relation to said first piece in order to engage the spermatic cord between said first piece and itself and being foldable against said first piece in order to hold this cord between this first piece and itself.
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