Implantable prosthesis
AssigneeDavol Inc.
InventorsIan K. Parker, Greg Daniel Learn
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Abstract
Embodiments disclosed herein relate to an implantable prosthesis for preventing, reinforcing, and/or mending an anatomical defect, including a parastomal hernia which may occur following formation of a stoma or ostomy opening. The implantable prosthesis may include a body having a preformed channel and an opening that is offset from an end of the channel. The channel may be configured to receive a portion of a bowel through the offset opening such that the bowel portion is lateralized and stabilized in the channel.
Claims30
An implantable prosthesis comprising:
- a prosthesis body;
- a channel formed on the prosthesis body, the channel including a first end portion and a second end portion, wherein the channel has a three-dimensional configuration;
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- an opening formed in the channel, wherein the opening is formed at a location spaced apart from the first end portion, wherein the opening is configured to receive a portion of a lateralized bowel such that the portion of the lateralized bowel passes through the opening and is positioned in the channel.
A method of repairing and/or preventing a parastomal hernia, the method comprising:
- placing an implantable prosthesis adjacent to a stoma, the implantable prosthesis comprising a prosthesis body and a channel formed on the prosthesis body having a three-dimensional configuration;
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- passing a portion of a bowel through an opening formed in the channel such that the portion of the bowel is lateralized and received in the channel, wherein the opening is formed at a location spaced apart from an end portion of the channel.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.