Coated surgical mesh
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1. A coated surgical mesh comprising:
- a biocompatible mesh structure composed of a plurality of inter-coupled strands forming a plurality of interstices therebetween, wherein the mesh structure is not a stent; and
a non-polymeric coating formed from one or more of fatty acids, glycerides or combinations thereof, wherein the one or more of fatty acids, glycerides or combinations thereof are cross-linked in a substantially random configuration, wherein the coating encapsulates the strands while maintaining the plurality of interstices uncoated.
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Abstract
A surgical mesh is formed of a biocompatible mesh structure with a coating that provides anti-inflammatory, non-inflammatory, and anti-adhesion functionality for a implantation in a patient. The coating is generally formed of a fish oil, can include vitamin E, and may be at least partially cured. In addition, the coating can include a therapeutic agent component, such as a drug or other therapeutic agent.
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1. A coated surgical mesh comprising:
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a biocompatible mesh structure composed of a plurality of inter-coupled strands forming a plurality of interstices therebetween, wherein the mesh structure is not a stent; and a non-polymeric coating formed from one or more of fatty acids, glycerides or combinations thereof, wherein the one or more of fatty acids, glycerides or combinations thereof are cross-linked in a substantially random configuration, wherein the coating encapsulates the strands while maintaining the plurality of interstices uncoated. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of making a coated surgical mesh, the method comprising:
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providing a biocompatible mesh structure composed of a plurality of inter-coupled strands forming a plurality of interstices therebetween, wherein the mesh structure is not a stent; preparing a coating formed from one or more of fatty acids, glycerides or combinations thereof, wherein the one or more of fatty acids, glycerides or combinations thereof are cross-linked in a substantially random configuration; and applying the coating to the biocompatible mesh structure, wherein the coating encapsulates the strands while maintaining the plurality of interstices uncoated. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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