Method and apparatus for retaining a surgical mesh

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PATENT NO 5972008
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09069789

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A retaining apparatus for a surgical mesh includes a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface has a central elongated recess for receiving a portion of the surgical mesh. Retaining straps are provided for securing the surgical mesh portion to the recess. Centrally located within the recess is an inverted dimple for fitting into a cylindrical opening of the surgical mesh. The inverted dimple restricts lateral movement of the surgical mesh.

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ETHICON INC1000 U S ROUTE 202 RARITAN NJ 08869

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kalinski, Robert J 1 Hook Dr., Milford, NJ 08848 11 671
Transue, Deborah M 524 Juniper La., Bridgewater, NJ 08807 12 1573

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