Umbilical or Paraumbilical Hernia Repair Prosthesis
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Jul 17, 2008
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Jul 20, 2004
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Jul 20, 2004
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An implantable prosthesis for the repair of muscle wall defects such as hernias and more particularly for the repair of umbilical and paraumbilical herniae and possibly ventral or Spigelean herniae, comprises an upper sheet (1) of a surgically compatible mesh or PTFE material and a lower button (2) of a surgically compatible mesh or PTFE material (3), such as a composite polypropylene mesh/PTFE, connected with, but spaced from, the upper sheet by a bridge portion (5). The innermost surface of the button (2) includes a visceral adhesion inhibiting material (4) of a PTFE, or comparable material.
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