Synthetic structure for soft tissue repair
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1. An implant comprising:
- a multi-layer planar fibrillar structure wherein the layers of said fibrillar structure are intermittently secured to each other by a series of discrete points of attachment to provide a discontinuous length of attachment on at least one edge portion.
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Abstract
Synthetic structures for soft tissue repair include a multi-layer planar fibrillar structure having layers which are intermittently secured to each other and which approximates mechanical properties comparable to those of soft tissue. In embodiments, the fibrillar structure possesses an intermittently secured edge portion secured by intermittent welds. In embodiments, the multi layer planar fibrillar structure includes a bioactive agent.
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38 Claims
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1. An implant comprising:
- a multi-layer planar fibrillar structure wherein the layers of said fibrillar structure are intermittently secured to each other by a series of discrete points of attachment to provide a discontinuous length of attachment on at least one edge portion.
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37. An implant comprising:
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a planar fibrillar structure comprising a first layer defining an upper surface of the planar fibrillar structure and a second layer defining a lower surface of the planar fibrillar structure; a flexible edge portion including intermittent points of attachment of the first layer directly to the second layer to provide a discontinuous length of attachment of the first and second layers; and an unsecured edge portion including a throughhole therebetween.
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38. A mesh comprising fibrillar layers which are intermittently secured to each other on at least one edge portion to provide a discontinuous length of attachment of the fibrillar layers and form an unsecured edge portion.
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