Patent · US Active

Fortified mesh for tissue repair

US8343232B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Insightra Medical, Inc. · US

Inventors

Vaso Adzich · Santa Ana, US
Stephen Graham Bell · Felton, GB
Giuseppe Amato · Palermo, IT

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 8, 2011
Grant date	Jan 1, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 8, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2/0063
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A mesh to repair a hole in a muscle wall includes a resilient mesh body and fortifying structure such as mesh portions of thicker weave than other portions, or strengthening members that can be engaged with the mesh and then removed from the mesh once the mesh is place over the hole. The same principles can be applied to a plug that is engaged with the mesh for filling the hole.

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