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Method and apparatus for adjusting flexible areal polymer implants

US7547316B2 · kind B2 · utility

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68References

4Claims

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Assignee

Ethicon, Inc. · US

Inventors

Jorg Priewe · Kiel, DE
Raimo Sump · Hamburg, DE
Hans-Jochen Hoepffner · Barmstedt, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 8, 2005
Grant date	Jun 16, 2009
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 16, 2026

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2/0045
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A minimally invasive approach to adjusting the amount of support on an anatomical structure. The methods and apparatus described include the use of a tape for supporting an anatomical structure. Adjustment may be achieved by use of bulking agents applied either directly to the site or into a containment device located within proximity of the tape and such that it works in conjunction with the tape to support the anatomic structure. An alternative approach utilizes mechanical means for adjusting the effective length of the supporting arms of the tape used to support the anatomical structure.

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