Low mass density surgical implant having strands and methods of use
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1. A non-absorbable surgical implant for use in the treatment of a vaginal prolapse selected from the group consisting of urethrocoele prolapse, cystocoele prolapse, vault prolapse, uterine prolapse, enterocoele prolapse, and rectocoele prolapse, the implant comprising:
- a knitted mesh having a mass density of less than 25 g/m2, wherein the knitted mesh comprises;
at least one biocompatible polypropylene monofilament having a diameter of from about 0.02 mm to 0.15 mm;
strands formed of the at least one monofilament and having a diameter of less than about 600 μ
m;
major spaces located between adjacent ones of the strands, the major spaces having a width of from about 1 mm to 10 mm; and
pores located within the strands, the pores having a diameter of from about 50 μ
m to 200 μ
m;
wherein the implant is configured to be implanted in a region of the prolapse,wherein the knitted mesh is configured to be secured in place to treat the prolapse, andwherein at least one member from the group consisting of major spaces and pores is configured to allow blood to pass through the knitted mesh or to allow fibroblast throughgrowth.
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Abstract
A non-absorbable surgical implant for use in the treatment of a vaginal prolapse is provided. The implant includes a knitted mesh having a mass density of less than 25 g/m2. The knitted mesh includes a monofilament, strands formed of the monofilament, major spaces located between adjacent strands and pores located within the strands. A method of treating a vaginal prolapse with a surgical implant is also provided.
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1. A non-absorbable surgical implant for use in the treatment of a vaginal prolapse selected from the group consisting of urethrocoele prolapse, cystocoele prolapse, vault prolapse, uterine prolapse, enterocoele prolapse, and rectocoele prolapse, the implant comprising:
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a knitted mesh having a mass density of less than 25 g/m2, wherein the knitted mesh comprises; at least one biocompatible polypropylene monofilament having a diameter of from about 0.02 mm to 0.15 mm; strands formed of the at least one monofilament and having a diameter of less than about 600 μ
m;major spaces located between adjacent ones of the strands, the major spaces having a width of from about 1 mm to 10 mm; and pores located within the strands, the pores having a diameter of from about 50 μ
m to 200 μ
m;wherein the implant is configured to be implanted in a region of the prolapse, wherein the knitted mesh is configured to be secured in place to treat the prolapse, and wherein at least one member from the group consisting of major spaces and pores is configured to allow blood to pass through the knitted mesh or to allow fibroblast throughgrowth. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An implant adapted to treat a prolapse in a patient, the implant comprising:
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a knitted mesh having a mass density of less than 25 g/m2, wherein the mesh comprises; strands comprising polypropylene and having a diameter of less than about 600 μ
m;major spaces located between adjacent ones of the strands, the major spaces having a width of from about 1 mm to 10 mm; and pores located within the strands, the pores having a diameter of from about 50 μ
m to 200 μ
m;wherein the implant is configured to be implanted in a region of the prolapse, wherein the prolapse is selected from the group consisting of urethrocoele prolapse, cystocoele prolapse, vault prolapse, uterine prolapse, enterocoele prolapse, and rectocoele prolapse, and wherein the knitted mesh is configured to be secured in place to treat the prolapse. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for treating a vaginal prolapse in a patient, the method comprising:
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accessing the vaginal prolapse, wherein the prolapse is selected from the group consisting of urethrocoele prolapse, cystocoele prolapse, vault prolapse, uterine prolapse, enterocoele prolapse, and rectocoele prolapse; inserting an implant comprising a knitted mesh having a mass density of less than 25 g/m2 into a patient, the knitted mesh comprising; at least one biocompatible polypropylene filament having a diameter of from about 0.02 mm to 0.15 mm; strands formed of the at least one filament and having a diameter of less than about 600 μ
m;major spaces located between adjacent ones of the strands, the major spaces having a width of from about 1 mm to 10 mm; and pores located within the strands, the pores having a diameter of from about 50 μ
m to 200 μ
m; andsecuring the knitted mesh in place such that the implant supports the pelvic floor of the patient. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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