Hernia mesh patch with stiffener line segment

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6280453
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09250224

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A hernia patch has a first layer of inert synthetic mesh material selectively sized and shaped to extend across and beyond a hernia. A second layer of inert synthetic mesh material overlies the first layer to create a generally planar configuration for the patch. The first and second layers are joined together by a seam that defines a periphery of a pouch between the layers. One or both of the layers has a border that extends beyond the seam. A plurality of border slits extend from an outer edge of the border through the border substantially to the seam. An access slit is formed between the layers for insertion of a finger of a surgeon into the pouch to allow the surgeon to deform the planar configuration of the patch to facilitate insertion of the patch into the patient and to position the patch across the hernia. A resilient monofilament spring is located within the pouch at the seam for urging the patch to conform to the generally planar configuration across the hernia as the surgeon withdraws his or her finger.

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  • BARD ASDI INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Biggers, Keith D Southlake, TX 5 1156
Inman, J Douglas Arlington, TX 5 1156
Kugel, Robert D Olympia, WA 10 3348

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