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US5769864A
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Hernia mesh patch
Assignee: Bard ASDI Inc
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Filing: 1996-11-22
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Granted: 1998-06-23
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Expires: 2016-11-22
Abstract
Abstract A hernia patch has a first layer of inert synthetic mesh material selectively sized and shaped to extend across and beyond a hernia. A second layer of inert synthetic mesh material overlies the first layer to create a generally planar configuration for the patch. The first and second layers are joined together by a seam which defines a periphery of a pouch between the layers. One of the layers has a border which extends beyond the seam and which has a free outer edge. A plurality of border slits extend from the outer edge through the border substantially to the seam. An access slit is formed in one of the layers for insertion of a finger of a surgeon into the pouch to allow the surgeon to deform the planar configuration of the patch to facilitate insertion of the patch into the patient and to position the patch across the hernia. A resilient monofilament loop is located within and surrounds the pouch at the seam for urging the patch to conform to the generally planar configuration across the hernia as the surgeon withdraws his or her finger.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert D. Kugel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 13:40
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/0063; A61F2002/0068
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A hernia patch, comprising: a first layer of inert synthetic mesh material sized and shaped to extend across and beyond a hernia; a second layer of inert synthetic mesh material; securing means for securing the first and second layers to each other to create a pouch between the first and second layers; a slit in one of the layers for insertion of a finger into the pouch to position the patch across the hernia; and a resilient loop adjacent a periphery of the pouch for creating tension in both of the layers.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A hernia patch, comprising: a first layer of inert synthetic mesh material sized and shaped to extend across and beyond a hernia; a second layer of inert synthetic mesh material; securing means for securing the first and second layers to each other to create a pouch between the first and second layers; a slit in one of the layers for insertion of a finger into the pouch to position the patch across the hernia; and a resilient loop adjacent a periphery of the pouch for creating tension in both of the layers.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
The patch according to claim 1, further comprising: a plurality of dart-shaped slits formed in one of the layers in a portion forming a part of the pouch, defining dart-shaped tabs which protrude from said one of the layers to engage tissue of a patient for retaining the patch in place.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The patch according to claim 1 wherein: the securing means is a seam extending around the periphery of the pouch; and one of the layers has a border which extends beyond the seam to fill uneven voids in a patient's tissue.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
61 words
The patch according to claim 1 wherein: the securing means is a seam extending around the periphery of the pouch; one of the layers has a border which extends beyond the seam and which has a free outer edge; and the border has a plurality of slits extending inward from the outer edge to fill uneven voids in a patient's tissue.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
93 words
The patch according to claim 1 wherein: the securing means is a seam extending around the periphery of the pouch; one of the layers has a border which extends beyond the seam and which has a free outer edge; the border has a plurality of slits extending inward from the outer edge to fill uneven voids in a patient's tissue; and one of the layers has a plurality of dart-shaped slits inward from the seam, creating dart-shaped tabs which protrude from said one of the layers to engage tissue to retain the patch.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The patch according to claim 1 wherein: the loop is a monofilament fiber located within the pouch at the periphery of the pouch.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
134 words
A hernia patch, comprising: a first layer of inert synthetic mesh material sized and shaped to extend across and beyond a hernia; a second layer of inert synthetic mesh material overlying the first layer to create a generally planar configuration for the patch; the first and second layers being joined together by a seam which defines a periphery of a pouch between the layers; a slit in one of the layers for insertion of a finger of a surgeon into the pouch to facilitate insertion of the patch into the patient and to position the patch across the hernia; and a resilient loop located within the pouch and adjacent to the seam for urging the patch to conform to the generally planar configuration across the hernia as the surgeon withdraws his or her finger.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
134 words
A hernia patch, comprising: a first layer of inert synthetic mesh material sized and shaped to extend across and beyond a hernia; a second layer of inert synthetic mesh material overlying the first layer to create a generally planar configuration for the patch; the first and second layers being joined together by a seam which defines a periphery of a pouch between the layers; a slit in one of the layers for insertion of a finger of a surgeon into the pouch to facilitate insertion of the patch into the patient and to position the patch across the hernia; and a resilient loop located within the pouch and adjacent to the seam for urging the patch to conform to the generally planar configuration across the hernia as the surgeon withdraws his or her finger.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
49 words
The patch according to claim 7, further comprising: a plurality of dart-shaped slits formed in one of the layers in a portion forming a part of the pouch, the dart-shaped slits defining dart-shaped tabs which protrude from said one of the layers to engage tissue for retaining the patch.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The patch according to claim 7 wherein one of the layers has a border which extends beyond the seam and has a free outer edge.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
48 words
The patch according to claim 7 wherein: one of the layers has a border which extends beyond the seam and which has a free outer edge; and the border has a plurality of slits extending inward from the outer edge to fill uneven voids in a patient's tissue.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
90 words
The patch according to claim 7 wherein: one of the layers has a border which extends beyond the seam and which has a free outer edge; the border has a plurality of slits extending inward from the outer edge to fill uneven voids in a patient's tissue; and a plurality of dart-shaped slits are formed in one of the layers in a portion forming a part of the pouch, the dart-shaped slits defining dart-shaped tabs which protrude from said one of the layers to enhance retaining the patch in place.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
13 words
The patch according to claim 7 wherein the loop is a monofilament fiber.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
170 words
A hernia patch, comprising: a first layer of inert synthetic mesh material sized and shaped to extend across and beyond a hernia; a second layer of inert synthetic mesh material overlying the first layer to create a generally planar configuration for the patch; the first and second layers being joined together by a seam which defines a periphery of a pouch between the layers; one of the layers having a border which extends beyond the seam and which has a free outer edge; a plurality of border slits extending from the outer edge through the border substantially to the seam; an access slit in one of the layers for insertion of a finger of a surgeon into the pouch to facilitate insertion of the patch into the patient and to position the patch across the hernia; and a resilient monofilament loop located within the pouch at the seam for urging the patch to conform to the generally planar configuration across the hernia as the surgeon withdraws his or her finger.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
170 words
A hernia patch, comprising: a first layer of inert synthetic mesh material sized and shaped to extend across and beyond a hernia; a second layer of inert synthetic mesh material overlying the first layer to create a generally planar configuration for the patch; the first and second layers being joined together by a seam which defines a periphery of a pouch between the layers; one of the layers having a border which extends beyond the seam and which has a free outer edge; a plurality of border slits extending from the outer edge through the border substantially to the seam; an access slit in one of the layers for insertion of a finger of a surgeon into the pouch to facilitate insertion of the patch into the patient and to position the patch across the hernia; and a resilient monofilament loop located within the pouch at the seam for urging the patch to conform to the generally planar configuration across the hernia as the surgeon withdraws his or her finger.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
46 words
The patch according to claim 13, further comprising: a plurality of dart-shaped slits formed in one of the layers in a portion forming a part of the pouch, defining dart-shaped tabs which protrude from said one of the layers to enhance retaining the patch in place.
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