IMPLANTS WITH ABSORBALBE AND NON-ABSORBABLE FEATURES FOR THE TREATMENT OF FEMALE PELVIC CONDITIONS
First Claim
1. An implant configured for transvaginal insertion into a female patient to treat a pelvic disorder, the implant comprising a mesh comprising a first non-absorbable mesh layer, and a second absorbable layer, wherein the second absorbable layer is non-porous or less porous than the first layer and prevents migration of cells through the second layer prior to its degradation in the body.
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Abstract
Described are methods, devices, and systems related to implants for the treatment of a female pelvic condition. The implants include absorbable and non-absorbable materials and can be introduced into the pelvic area transvaginally. Meshes of the invention provide benefits relating to improved tissue integration into the mesh, reduced infection likelihood, improved patient comfort following implantation, or combinations of thereof.
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20 Claims
- 1. An implant configured for transvaginal insertion into a female patient to treat a pelvic disorder, the implant comprising a mesh comprising a first non-absorbable mesh layer, and a second absorbable layer, wherein the second absorbable layer is non-porous or less porous than the first layer and prevents migration of cells through the second layer prior to its degradation in the body.
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18. A method for surgically implanting a mesh in a female patient to treat a pelvic disorder or disease, the method comprising the steps of:
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(a) providing a implant configured for transvaginal insertion into a female patient to treat a pelvic disorder, the implant comprising a first non-absorbable mesh layer, and a second absorbable layer, wherein the second absorbable layer is non-porous or less porous than the first layer and prevents migration of cells through the second layer prior to its degradation in the body; (b) creating an incision in vaginal tissue of a female patient; and (c) transvaginally inserting the mesh into a female patient, wherein the second absorbable layer faces the incision in the vaginal tissue, and wherein the mesh treats the pelvic disorder or disease.
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19. An implant configured for transvaginal insertion into a female patient to treat a pelvic disorder or disease, the implant comprising a central portion and two or more arms that extend from the central portion, wherein the central portion comprises a non-absorbable mesh, and the two or more arms comprise an absorbable material
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