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Implantable prosthesis
Assignee: CR Bard Inc
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Filing: 1999-04-06
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Granted: 2001-07-31
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Expires: 2019-04-06
Abstract
Abstract An implantable prosthesis for occluding the opening of a muscle or tissue defect. The implant is laparoscopically deliverable with a system for loading and delivering the prosthesis through a trocar cannula. The prosthesis includes an implantable material with a body portion sufficient to extend across and occlude a defect opening. Antimigration barbs extend from the implantable material to prevent migration of the prosthesis after implantation. A semi-rigid ring may be attached to the material for supporting the body portion. The barbs may be located on the ring. The implantable prosthesis may be provided with a sufficient hoop strength to prevent the body portion from collapsing into the defect opening.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul J. Mulhauser
- 👤 Paul C. DiCesare
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:40
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/0063; A61F2/02; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/00234; A61F2002/0072; A61F2/0077; A61F2002/009; B; B29; B29C; B29C45/00; B29C45/14; B29C2045/1486; B29C2045/14868; B29C2045/14885
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 46
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
An implantable prosthesis for occluding the opening of a muscle or tissue defect, comprising: a flexible, generally flat patch of implantable material including a body portion constructed and arranged to cover the defect opening when positioned thereagainst; and a plurality of barbs disposed on said patch of implantable material and extending at spaced locations from said patch of implantable material, wherein said plurality of spaced barbs prevent migration of said implantable prosthesis after implantation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
An implantable prosthesis for occluding the opening of a muscle or tissue defect, comprising: a flexible, generally flat patch of implantable material including a body portion constructed and arranged to cover the defect opening when positioned thereagainst; and a plurality of barbs disposed on said patch of implantable material and extending at spaced locations from said patch of implantable material, wherein said plurality of spaced barbs prevent migration of said implantable prosthesis after implantation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The implantable prosthesis recited in claim 1 , wherein said patch of implantable material includes a mesh fabric having a plurality of interstices constructed and arranged to allow tissue ingrowth so that the mesh becomes secured to neighboring tissue.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The implantable prosthesis recited in claim 1 , wherein said plurality of spaced barbs extend perpendicularly from said patch of implantable material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The implantable prosthesis recited in claim 1 , wherein said plurality of spaced barbs have a semi-circular cross-sectional shape.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The implantable prosthesis recited in claim 1 , wherein said plurality of spaced barbs have a triangular cross-sectional shape.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The implantable prosthesis recited in claim 1 , wherein said plurality of spaced barbs have a pointed distal tip.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The implantable prosthesis recited in claim 1 , wherein said plurality of spaced barbs are uniformly spaced about said patch of implantable material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
The implantable prosthesis recited in claim 1 , wherein said patch further includes an implantable base attached to and circumscribing said body portion, said implantable base being constructed and arranged to urge said body portion toward a generally flat configuration.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
91 words
An implantable prosthesis for occluding the opening of a muscle or tissue defect, comprising: an implantable material including a body portion constructed and arranged to cover the defect opening when positioned thereagainst; an implantable base attached to and circumscribing said body portion, said implantable base being constructed and arranged to urge said body portion toward a non-tubular configuration; and a plurality of barbs disposed at spaced locations on said implantable base and extending from said implantable base, wherein said plurality of spaced barbs prevent migration of said implantable prosthesis after implantation.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
91 words
An implantable prosthesis for occluding the opening of a muscle or tissue defect, comprising: an implantable material including a body portion constructed and arranged to cover the defect opening when positioned thereagainst; an implantable base attached to and circumscribing said body portion, said implantable base being constructed and arranged to urge said body portion toward a non-tubular configuration; and a plurality of barbs disposed at spaced locations on said implantable base and extending from said implantable base, wherein said plurality of spaced barbs prevent migration of said implantable prosthesis after implantation.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
The implantable prosthesis recited in claim 9 , wherein said plurality of spaced barbs are integrally formed with said implantable base.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The implantable prosthesis recited in claim 9 , wherein said plurality of spaced barbs are uniformly spaced about said implantable base.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
The implantable prosthesis recited in claim 9 , wherein said plurality of spaced barbs extend perpendicularly from said implantable base.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
74 words
An implantable prosthesis for occluding the opening of a muscle or tissue defect, comprising: a flexible, generally flat patch of implantable material including a body portion constructed and arranged to cover the defect opening when positioned thereagainst; and a plurality of anchors disposed on said patch of implantable material and extending at spaced locations from said patch of implantable material, wherein said plurality of spaced anchors prevent migration of said implantable prosthesis after implantation.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
74 words
An implantable prosthesis for occluding the opening of a muscle or tissue defect, comprising: a flexible, generally flat patch of implantable material including a body portion constructed and arranged to cover the defect opening when positioned thereagainst; and a plurality of anchors disposed on said patch of implantable material and extending at spaced locations from said patch of implantable material, wherein said plurality of spaced anchors prevent migration of said implantable prosthesis after implantation.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
39 words
The imnlantable prosthesis recited in claim 13 , wherein said patch of implantable material includes a mesh fabric having a plurality of interstices constructed and arranged to allow tissue ingrowth so that the mesh becomes secured to neighboring tissue.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
22 words
The implantable prosthesis recited in claim 13 , wherein said plurality of spaced anchors extend perpendicularly from said patch of implantable material.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
19 words
The implantable prosthesis recited in claim 13 , wherein said plurality of spaced anchors have a semi-circular cross-sectional shape.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
19 words
The implantable prosthesis recited in claim 13 , wherein said plurality of spaced anchors have a triangular cross-sectional shape.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
19 words
The implantable prosthesis recited in claim 13 , wherein said plurality of spaced anchors have a pointed distal tip.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
21 words
The implantable prosthesis recited in claim 13 , wherein said plurality of spaced anchors are uniformly spaced about said implantable material.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
40 words
The implantable prosthesis recited in claim 13 , wherein said patch further includes an implantable base attached to and circumscribing said body portion, said implantable base being constructed and arranged to urge said body portion toward a generally flat configuration.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
91 words
An implantable prosthesis for occluding the opening of a muscle or tissue defect, comprising: an implantable material including a body portion constructed and arranged to cover the defect opening when positioned thereagainst; an implantable base attached to and circumscribing said body portion, said implantable base being constructed and arranged to urge said body portion toward a non-tubular configuration; and a plurality of anchors disposed at spaced locations on said implantable base and extending from said implantable base, wherein said plurality of spaced anchors prevent migration of said implantable prosthesis after implantation.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
91 words
An implantable prosthesis for occluding the opening of a muscle or tissue defect, comprising: an implantable material including a body portion constructed and arranged to cover the defect opening when positioned thereagainst; an implantable base attached to and circumscribing said body portion, said implantable base being constructed and arranged to urge said body portion toward a non-tubular configuration; and a plurality of anchors disposed at spaced locations on said implantable base and extending from said implantable base, wherein said plurality of spaced anchors prevent migration of said implantable prosthesis after implantation.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
21 words
The implantable prosthesis recited in claim 21 , wherein said plurality of spaced anchors are integrally formed with said implantable base.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
21 words
The implantable prosthesis recited in claim 21 , wherein said plurality of spaced anchors are uniformly spaced about said implantable base.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
20 words
The implantable prosthesis recited in claim 21 , wherein said plurality of spaced anchors extend perpendicularly from said implantable base.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
55 words
An implantable prosthesis for occluding the opening of a muscle or tissue defect, comprising: a flexible, generally flat patch of implantable material including a body portion constructed and arranged to cover the defect opening when positioned thereagainst; and means, disposed on said patch of implantable material, for preventing migration of said implantable prosthesis after implantation.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
55 words
An implantable prosthesis for occluding the opening of a muscle or tissue defect, comprising: a flexible, generally flat patch of implantable material including a body portion constructed and arranged to cover the defect opening when positioned thereagainst; and means, disposed on said patch of implantable material, for preventing migration of said implantable prosthesis after implantation.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
39 words
The implantable prosthesis recited in claim 25 , wherein said patch of implantable material includes a mesh fabric having a plurality of interstices constructed and arranged to allow tissue ingrowth so that the mesh becomes secured to neighboring tissue.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
23 words
The implantable prosthesis recited in claim 25 , wherein said patch further includes means for maintaining said body portion in a predetermined shape.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
28 words
The implantable prosthesis recited in claim 27 , wherein said means for preventing migration is disposed on said means for maintaining said body portion in the predetermined shape.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
19 words
The implantable prosthesis recited in claim 1 , consisting essentially of said patch and said plurality of spaced barbs.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
21 words
The implantable prosthesis recited in claim 1 , wherein said patch is sufficiently flexible to be rolled into a cylindrical shape.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
26 words
The implantable prosthesis recited in claim 9 , wherein said implantable base is constructed and arranged to urge said body portion toward a generally flat configuration.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
19 words
The implantable prosthesis recited in claim 13 , consisting essentially of said patch and said plurality of spaced anchors.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
21 words
The implantable prosthesis recited in claim 13 , wherein said patch is sufficiently flexible to be rolled into a cylindrical shape.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
26 words
The implantable prosthesis recited in claim 21 , wherein said implantable base is constructed and arranged to urge said body portion toward a generally flat configuration.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
19 words
The implantable prosthesis recited in claim 25 , consisting essentially of said patch and said means for preventing migration.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
21 words
The implantable prosthesis recited in claim 25 , wherein said patch is sufficiently flexible to be rolled into a cylindrical shape.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
59 words
An implantable prosthesis for occluding the opening of a muscle or tissue defect, comprising: an implantable material including a body portion constructed and arranged to cover the defect opening when positioned thereagainst; means for urging said body portion toward a non-tubular configuration; and means, disposed on said means for urging, for preventing migration of said implantable prosthesis after implantation.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
59 words
An implantable prosthesis for occluding the opening of a muscle or tissue defect, comprising: an implantable material including a body portion constructed and arranged to cover the defect opening when positioned thereagainst; means for urging said body portion toward a non-tubular configuration; and means, disposed on said means for urging, for preventing migration of said implantable prosthesis after implantation.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
38 words
The implantable prosthesis recited in claim 37 , wherein said implantable material includes a mesh fabric having a plurality of interstices constructed and arranged to allow tissue ingrowth so that said mesh fabric becomes secured to neighboring tissue.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
36 words
The implantable prosthesis recited in claim 37 , wherein said implantable material includes a flexible, generally flat patch including said body portion, said means for urging being attached to said patch and circumscribing said body portion.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
25 words
The implantable prosthesis recited in claim 37 , wherein said means for urging includes means for urging said body portion toward a generally flat configuration.
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