Implantable prosthesis and method and apparatus for loading and delivering an implantable prosthesis

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5695525
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08485714

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An implantable prosthesis and device and method for loading and delivering the implantable prosthesis to a trocar cannula. The implantable prosthesis includes a body portion sufficient to extend across and occlude a defect opening and a semi-rigid ring for supporting the body portion. The implantable prosthesis may be provided with a sufficient hoop strength to prevent the body portion from collapsing into the defect opening. A loading and delivery tool includes a main body with a lumen sized to collapse the implantable prosthesis. An elongated shaft is rotatable to wind the implant into a slender configuration and axially moveable to advance the rolled-up implant into the trocar cannula. A cartridge extends from the main body and holds the implant in a normal expanded configuration.

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C R BARD INCORPORATEDMURRAY HILL NJ

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
DiCesare, Paul C Norwalk, CT 58 14864
Mulhauser, Paul J New York, NY 59 9324

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