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Temporarily Stiffened Mesh Prostheses

  • US 20090018559A1
  • Filed: 11/06/2007
  • Published: 01/15/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/08/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A medical prosthesis comprising a mesh and one or more coatings which temporarily stiffen the mesh to at least 1.1 times its original stiffness;

  • said mesh being formed to encapsulate an implantable device; and

    said one or more coatings comprising one or more biodegradable polymers and one or more drugs which, alone or in combination, are capable of providing pain relief, inhibiting scarring or fibrosis and/or inhibiting bacterial growth.

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