Devices and methods for laparoscopic hernia repair
US8777965B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 9, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/06052
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices and methods for laparoscopically repairing a hernia are described. In some embodiments, a laparoscopic instrument is used to deploy one or more tissue anchor assemblies into the edges of the fascia tissue surrounding or adjacent to the hernia defect. The tissue anchor assemblies are used to cause the fascia tissue to be approximated to facilitate the repair procedure, to improve healing, and to reduce the incidence of recurrence.
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