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INFLATABLE HERNIA PATCH

  • US 20130006280A1
  • Filed: 09/12/2012
  • Published: 01/03/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/12/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for repairing an intra-abdominal defect, the method comprising:

  • providing a patch comprisinga mesh layer,a fluid chamber connected to the mesh layer,the fluid chamber being inflatable to extend the mesh layer, andthe fluid chamber comprising at least one of an inflatable ring and an inflatable rib;

    positioning the patch inside a patient proximate an intra-abdominal defect;

    extending the mesh layer by inflating the fluid chamber; and

    securing the mesh layer to the patient.

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