Multi-point tissue tension distribution device, a brow and face lift variation, and a method of tissue approximation using the device
First Claim
1. An implantable tissue approximation device comprising:
- a) a supportive backing having a planar shape;
b) a plurality of attachment points extending from said backing, wherein said attachment points are adapted to distribute a load over said backing in a planar manner; and
c) an anchoring region integral with said backing.
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Abstract
A tissue approximation device and processes for using the device are provided. The device is an implantable, biodegradable construct (except for hernia repairs) that has attachment points emanating from a supportive backing. The device improves the mechanical phase of wound healing and evenly distributes tension over the contact area between the device and tissue. Processes for using the device include wound closure, vascular anastomoses, soft tissue attachment and soft tissue to bone attachment. Several variations are particularly applicable to facilitating tissue approximation in surgical cosmetic applications, particularly brow lifts. Generally, scalp tissue to be lifted may be set on a brow lift device via attachment points, and the device may then be secured to a patient'"'"'s cranium. Variations of the device are described along with a method of installing the brow lift device. Also described is a tool particularly useful for installing a brow lift device.
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88 Claims
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1. An implantable tissue approximation device comprising:
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a) a supportive backing having a planar shape;
b) a plurality of attachment points extending from said backing, wherein said attachment points are adapted to distribute a load over said backing in a planar manner; and
c) an anchoring region integral with said backing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88)
a) a manipulatable handle;
b) a grasping member connected to a distal end of said handle;
c) a support block connected to said handle; and
d) a depressible block disposed on said support block.
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76. The tool of claim 75 wherein said manipulatable handle comprises at least two members rotatingly connected near said distal end, said handle further comprising a locking mechanism configured to arrest a rotational movement of said members.
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77. The tool of claim 75 wherein said grasping member comprises at least two opposing arms configured to grasp said post.
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78. The tool of claim 77 wherein said opposing arms are angularly connected to said handle.
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79. The tool of claim 75 wherein said support block is connected to said handle adjacent to said distal end.
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80. The tool of claim 75 wherein said support block comprises a surface facing away from said handle, said surface defining a channel.
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81. The tool of claim 75 wherein said depressible block is slidingly disposed on said support block.
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82. The tool of claim 75 wherein said depressible block is angularly disposed on said support block.
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83. The tool of claim 75 wherein said depressible block defines an angled surface which is substantially parallel to said grasping member.
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84. The tool of claim 75 wherein said depressible block further comprises a depressing region.
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85. The tool of claim 75 wherein said depressible block is configured to depress a layer of tissue between a surface of said depressible block and said attachment points such that said attachment points optimally pierce said layer of tissue.
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86. A kit for the deployment of an approximation device comprising:
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a) the implantable tissue approximation device of claim 1; and
b) a tool for deploying the approximation device, said tool comprising a manipulatable handle and a grasping member connected to a distal end of said handle, said grasping member being specially adapted to grasp the anchoring region of said device.
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87. The kit of claim 86 wherein said manipulatable handle comprises at least two members rotatingly connected near said distal end, said handle further comprising a locking mechanism configured to arrest a rotational movement of said members.
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88. The kit of claim 86 wherein said grasping member is angularly connected to said handle.
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47. An implantable tissue approximation device comprising:
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a) a supportive backing; and
b) an anchoring post extending from said backing;
said supportive backing being configured to hold a plurality of separatable attachment points extending from said backing. - View Dependent Claims (48, 49, 50, 51, 52)
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53. An implantable biodegradable tissue approximation device comprising:
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a) a triangular-shaped supportive backing having a front side and a back side, said backing being configured to provide a predetermined degree of flexibility;
b) a plurality of attachment points extending from said back side;
c) an anchoring post integral with and extending from said front side, said anchoring post comprising an integral locking device. - View Dependent Claims (54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60)
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61. A method of tissue approximation in a brow-lift surgical procedure comprising:
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a) setting tissue or layer of tissue to be approximated on an implantable tissue approximation device comprising a supportive backing, a plurality of attachment points extending from said backing, and an anchoring post integral with said backing;
b) mobilizing said tissue or layer of tissue via said approximation device; and
c) securing said approximation device to a cranium. - View Dependent Claims (62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67)
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68. A method of tissue approximation in a brow-lift surgical procedure comprising:
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a) securing an implantable tissue approximation device to a cranium, said approximation device comprising a supportive backing having a planar shape, a plurality of attachment points extending from said backing, wherein said attachment points are adapted to distribute a load over said backing in a planar manner, and an anchoring post integral with said backing;
b) mobilizing tissue or layer of tissue to be approximated towards said approximation device; and
c) setting said tissue or layer of tissue onto said approximation device. - View Dependent Claims (69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74)
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