INFLATABLE HERNIA PATCH
First Claim
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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Abstract
A patch for repairing an intra-abdominal defect is disclosed in one embodiment of the present invention as including a mesh layer providing a grid of material perforated by apertures through the mesh. This mesh is used to reinforce an area around an intra-abdominal defect. A containment layer is secured proximate an edge of the mesh layer. A filler is distributed across the apertures of the mesh to contain a fluid from passing through the mesh. The mesh layer, containment layer, and filler are connected to form a chamber to selectively expand upon receipt of a quantity of fluid between the containment layer and the filler.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for repairing an intra-abdominal defect, the method comprising:
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providing a patch comprising a mesh layer, a fluid chamber connected to the mesh layer, the fluid chamber being inflatable to extend the mesh layer, and the 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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for repairing an intra-abdominal defect, the method comprising:
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providing a patch comprising a mesh layer and a fluid chamber connected to the mesh layer, the fluid chamber expandable to extend the mesh layer, the fluid chamber forming at least one of an inflatable ring and an inflatable rib; compacting the patch; inserting the patch in a compacted form into an abdomen; extending the patch by urging fluid into the fluid chamber; positioning the patch over the intra-abdominal defect; and attaching the patch to a wall of the abdominal to reinforce an area proximate an intra-abdominal defect. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for repairing an intra-abdominal defect, the method comprising
providing a mesh layer; -
providing a fluid chamber connected to the mesh layer and being inflatable to extend the mesh layer; and the providing the fluid chamber to include at least one of an inflatable ring and an inflatable rib; and delivering the mesh layer and fluid chamber as an integrated device. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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