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Laparoscopic hernia mesh spreader

US8097008B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 10, 2008
Grant dateJan 17, 2012
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2002/0072
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus is provided for the laparoscopic deployment and positioning of surgical materials, such as mesh. The mesh is applied by at least one extension arm which radiates from a central shaft. Alternate embodiments employ simultaneously and/or individually extended rigid arms, and simultaneously deployed resilient arms. Various methods are also disclosed for attaching the mesh to the abdominal wall once it is deployed by the extension arms. Illustrative attaching methods include staples, low viscosity adhesives, and electro-cauterization.

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