Abstract:
A mesh to repair a hole in a muscle wall includes a resilient mesh body (20) and fortifying structure (22) 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 (204) that is engaged with the mesh for filling the hole.
Abstract:
A space in a muscle wall such as the inguinal canal is dilated to break up fibrotic bands by divulsion. While the space is dilated a dynamic plug (100A-100G) is advanced into it, with the plug expanding and contracting with the space. Shields (28, 66) may be placed against opposite sides of the wall surrounding the space.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a surgical implant system for repairing pelvic prolapse in a patient. In particular, the present invention relates to an implant, a delivery device and a method for implanting and securing the implant to tissue structures in the pelvic region of the body.
Abstract:
A space in a muscle wall such as the inguinal canal is dilated to break up fibrotic bands by divulsion. While the space is dilated a dynamic plug (100A-100G) is advanced into it, with the plug expanding and contracting with the space. Shields (28, 66) may be placed against opposite sides of the wall surrounding the space.
Abstract:
A tissue retractor is disclosed. The tissue retractor includes: a base support unit having an underside that is adapted to be conformable and to be removably attachable to a surface proximate to an incision; and a retractable member substantially inelastic in its central longitudinal axis and flexible in at least one axis deviating from said central longitudinal axis, wherein the retractable member is adapted to receive the mounting portion of an at least one tissue hook, the at least one tissue hook having a tissue engagement portion and a mounting portion, wherein the tissue engagement portion is capable of engaging tissue to be retracted, wherein said retractable member is retractable away from the incision, such that the tissue engagement portion of the tissue hook retracts tissue to which it is engaged, wherein said retractable member has a first end and a second end, wherein said retractable member is integrally formed with the base support unit via the first end, and wherein the second end of the retractable member has a securing mechanism for removably attaching the second end to a corresponding securing mechanism on the first end and/or the base support unit.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a surgical implant system for repairing abdominal hernias and is particularly useful for repairing ventral hernias. Li particular, the present invention relates to an implant, a delivery device and a method for implanting the implant. The implant is implanted in a substantially slackened condition relative to the ventral wall.
Abstract:
A tissue retractor for retracting tissue opened by an incision, said tissue retractor including a base support unit having a topside and an underside. The topside comprises at least one securing mechanism and the underside is adapted to be conformable and to be removably attachable to a surface proximate to the incision. The tissue retractor also includes at least one tissue hook having a tissue engagement portion and a mounting portion, wherein the tissue engagement portion is capable of engaging at least the periphery of the incision. The tissue retractor also includes at least one retractable member substantially inelastic in its central longitudinal axis and bendable in any axes deviating from said central longitudinal axis. The retractable member is adapted to receive the mounting portion of the tissue hook, wherein said retractable member is adapted to be removably attachable to said securing mechanism on the topside of the base support unit, and wherein said retractable member is retractable away from the incision, such that the tissue engagement portion retracts tissue it is engaged to.
Abstract:
A hernia repair implant (26) includes a first layer for facing a body structure having a hernia defect to cover the defect while promoting tissue growth into the first layer from the body structure. The implant also includes a second layer opposed to the first layer and made of anti-adhesion material to prevent growth of tissue into the second layer from body structures contacting the second layer. Furthermore, the implant includes at least one engagement strap (50) connected to the first layer and extending therefrom to terminate at a free end. The engagement strap defines opposed thin edges and opposed flat surfaces extending between the edges. At least one barb (52) extends from at least one edge and/or at least one flat surface of the strap and is configured to impede motion of the strap in only a single direction.
Abstract:
A hernia repair implant (26) includes a first layer (58) made of mesh for facing a body structure having a hernia defect to cover the defect while promoting tissue growth into the first layer from the body structure. The implant also includes a second layer (60) opposed to the first layer and that extends radially beyond the first layer. The second layer is made of anti-adhesion material to prevent tissue growth into the second layer from body structures contacting it. The implant also includes a first elongated centering strap (34) connected to the first layer at a first radial location that extends radially beyond a periphery of the first layer, and a first elongated fixation strap (40) connected to the first layer at a second radial location that is more distanced from a center of the first layer than the first radial location and that extends radially beyond a periphery of the first layer.
Abstract:
A compression ring (10, 34, 52, 70, 100) to grip and compress body structure such as diverticulum, hemorrhoids, and tissue adjacent a hole. A resilient ring shaped body (12, 36, 54, 72, 102) defines a compression channel (14, 38, 56, 74, 104), and an elongated axially rigid gripping member (16, 40, 58, 76, 106) extends diametrically across the through-opening. The gripping member (106) can rest on a flange (108) on the opposite side of the through-opening or engage with a second gripping member (42, 60, 78) that extends diametrically across the through-opening from the opposite side of the ring. Or, a flexible cage structure (124) can be disposed in the through-opening.