Tissue Repair Device
First Claim
1. A tissue repair device comprising a filiform having a longitudinal axis and a transverse width, wherein a force of at least 30 N can be exerted along the longitudinal axis of the device without distortion of the device and at least part of said filiform comprises interstices on a surface of the filiform, the interstices having a cross-sectional width in the range of 50 micrometers to 200 micrometers.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a tissue repair device for use in surgical methods. The tissue repair device comprises a filiform having a longitudinal axis and a transverse width, wherein a force of at least 30 N can be exerted along the longitudinal axis of the device without distortion of the device and at least part of said filiform comprises interstices on a surface of the filiform, the interstices having a cross-sectional width in the range of 50 micrometers to 200 micrometers. In surgical methods, features of the device can provide for lubricious movement of the device within surrounding tissue for up to 72 hours, providing for adjustment of the device and positioning of the device in the body after its initial placement. Subsequently, traction of the device to the surrounding tissue can be achieved as the features of the device cause the device to act as a scaffold for tissue ingrowth into and around the structure of the device.
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46 Claims
- 1. A tissue repair device comprising a filiform having a longitudinal axis and a transverse width, wherein a force of at least 30 N can be exerted along the longitudinal axis of the device without distortion of the device and at least part of said filiform comprises interstices on a surface of the filiform, the interstices having a cross-sectional width in the range of 50 micrometers to 200 micrometers.
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33. A method of supporting a defined tissue structure in the body comprising the steps of:
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(a) providing at least a first tissue repair device comprising a filiform having a longitudinal axis and a transverse width wherein at least part of said filiform comprises interstices on a surface of the filiform wherein said interstices have a cross-sectional width in the range of 50 micrometers to 200 micrometers and a force of at least 30 N can be exerted along the longitudinal axis of the device without distortion of the device; (b) fixing a first end of the first device to a first fixing point on a first side of the defined tissue structure to be supported; (c) fixing a second end of the first device to a second fixing point on a second side of the defined tissue structure to be supported; and (d) positioning the first device under the defined tissue structure to be supported. - View Dependent Claims (38, 39, 41, 42, 46)
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43. A method for supporting prolapse in at least one of vagina and uterus, comprising the steps of:
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(a) providing at least a first pair and a second pair of tissue repair devices each device comprising a filiform having a longitudinal axis and transverse width wherein at least part of said filiform comprises interstices on a surface of the filiform wherein said interstices have a cross-sectional width in the range of 50 micrometers to 200 micrometers and a force of at least 30 N can be exerted along the longitudinal axis of the device without distortion of the device and a support portion interposed between said first and second pairs of devices, wherein said support portion is conjoined to one end of each of the first and second pairs of devices; (b) inserting a first end of a first pair of tissue repair devices through a vaginal incision, and through at least one of; (i) an obturator foramen such that at least part of the tissue repair device exits the body; (ii) an abdominal wall such that at least part of the tissue repair device exits the body;
or(iii) perineal skin such that at least part of the tissue repair device exits the body; (c) inserting a first end of a second pair of tissue repair devices through a vaginal incision, and through at least one of; (i) an obturator foramen such that at least part of the tissue repair device exits the body; (ii) an abdominal wall such that at least part of the tissue repair device exits the body;
or(iii) perineal skin such that at least part of the tissue repair device exits the body; (d) positioning the support portion to provide support to at least one of a vaginal wall and a uterus. - View Dependent Claims (44, 45)
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