Multi-point tension distribution system device and method of tissue approximation using that device to improve wound healing
AssigneeCoapt Systems, Inc.
InventorDaniel Jacobs
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Abstract
A tissue approximation device and processes for using the device are provided. The device is an implantable, biodegradable construct (except for hernia repairs) that has attachment points emanating from a supportive backing. The device improves the mechanical phase of wound healing and evenly distributes tension over the contact area between the device and tissue. Processes for using the device include wound closure, vascular anastomoses, soft tissue attachment and soft tissue to bone attachment.
Claims27
An implantable device for placement on a tissue surface and interior to an exterior tissue surface comprising:
- a) a biodegradable supportive backing comprising a first biodegradable material, the supportive backing having:
- i.) at least a first area with a plurality of biodegradable attachment points extending from the first area for attaching to a selected tissue, wherein the plurality of attachment points is comprised of at least a second biodegradable material that is different than the first biodearadable material, and
- ii.) a second area discrete from the first area, wherein the backing has physical characteristics sufficient to approximate or to support the selected tissue adjacent the first area with respect to the second area, and
- b) the plurality of biodegradable attachment points extending from the first area, wherein the plurality of biodegradable attachment points are configured to attach to the selected tissue and to distribute tension between the first area and the selected tissue.
An implantable device for placement on a tissue surface and interior to an exterior tissue surface comprising:
- a) a supportive backing having:
- i.) at least a first biodegradable area with a plurality of biodegradable attachment points extending from the first area for attaching to a selected tissue and
- ii.) a second area discrete from the first area, wherein the backing has physical characteristics sufficient to approximate or to support the selected tissue adjacent the first area with respect to the second area, and
- b) the plurality of biodegradable attachment points extending from the first area, wherein the plurality of biodegradable attachment points are configured to attach to the selected tissue and to distribute tension between the first area and the selected tissue;
- wherein the first biodegradable area is comprised of a first biodegradable material and the plurality of biodegradable attachment points is comprised of a second biodegradable material that is different than the first biodegradable material.
An implantable device for placement on a tissue surface and interior to an exterior tissue surface comprising:
- a) a biodegradable supportive backing having:
- i.) at least a first area having a first density with a plurality of biodegradable attachment points extending from the first area for attaching to a selected tissue and
- ii.) a second area discrete from the first area and having at least a second density that is different than the first density, wherein the backing has physical characteristics sufficient to approximate or to support the selected tissue adjacent the first area with respect to the second area, and
- b) the plurality of biodegradable attachment points extending from the first area, wherein the plurality of biodegradable attachment points are configured to attach to the selected tissue and to distribute tension between the first area and the selected tissue.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.