Soft tissue repair prosthesis and expandable device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9808331
SERIAL NO

13877835

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A hernia repair device is provided which may include a soft tissue repair prosthesis and an expandable device configured to be removably connected with the soft tissue repair prosthesis. Attachment components may be used to removably connect the soft tissue repair prosthesis with the expandable device. The hernia repair device may be manipulated into a reduced configuration for insertion into the body. When expanded, the expandable device may be configured to position the soft tissue repair prosthesis adjacent a hernia defect. The expandable device and/or the attachment components may be shaped and/or configured to minimize the maximum dimension of the hernia repair device in its reduced configuration.

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  • C. R. BARD, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Felix, Augustus Cranston, US 88 2867
Jacene, Michael F Blackstone, US 7 163

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