Device and method for treatment of incision or hernia
US8357172B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 1, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0051
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices and methods for treating an abdominal incision or hernia are described. An implant for the restoration or prophylactic treatment of an abdominal wall comprises an elongate element and at least one sheet connected to the elongate element along a longitudinal axis of the elongate element. The elongate element is positioned along the line of incision, and the at least one sheet is secured to the abdominal muscles surrounding the incision.
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