Patent classifications
A61F2002/0081
MESHED DERMAL TISSUE MATRIX PRODUCTS
The present disclosure provides meshed acellular dermal tissue matrix compositions, devices, and methods of use. The meshed devices can be used in conjunction with a variety of implants such as breast implants or tissue expanders.
Laminated tissue graft product
A tissue graft product comprising two or more layers of material wherein each layer comprises extracellular matrix (ECM) or polymeric material and wherein the layers are laminated together by interlocking portions of one layer with portions of another layer.
Methods of designing three-dimensional lattice structures for implants
The methods disclosed herein of generating three-dimensional lattice structures and reducing stress shielding have applications including use in medical implants. One method of generating a three-dimensional lattice structure can be used to generate a structure lattice and/or a lattice scaffold to support bone or tissue growth. One method of reducing stress shielding includes generating a structural lattice to provide sole mechanical spacing across an area for desired bone or tissue growth. Some examples can use a repeating modified rhombic dodecahedron or radial dodeca-rhombus unit cell. Some methods are also capable of providing a lattice structure with anisotropic properties to better suit the lattice for its intended purpose.
Luminal grafts and methods of making and using the same
Luminal grafts and methods of making and using the same. An exemplary luminal graft of the present disclosure is configured as a generally tubular element configured for nerve cells to grow therethrough and comprises at least one sheet of biological tissue having elastin fibers and collagen fibers, with the elastin fibers being a dominant component thereof; and a plurality of microchannels formed on a surface of the at least one sheet of biological tissue, each of the microchannels extending longitudinally between a first end and a second end of the at least one sheet of biological tissue and configured to provide intraluminal structural guidance to nerve cells proliferating therethrough.
Delivery systems for stents having protruding features
Delivery systems for expandable elements, such as stents or scaffolds having spikes, flails, or other protruding features for penetrating target tissue and/or delivering drugs within a human patient are described along with associated methods for using such systems. The delivery systems can be provided with a stent that is positioned over an inflatable balloon for expansion and delivery of the stent to a target delivery location. By positioning the stent over and about the inflatable balloon, the stent is ready to be expanded by the balloon immediately upon unsheathing with respect to the outer shaft. Additionally or alternatively, a stent can be positioned in an axially offset arrangement with respect to a balloon to reduce the need for space required by overlapping components.
SURGICAL MESH IMPLANT FOR HERNIA REPAIR AND METHODS OF USE
A mesh implant is disclosed and comprises a single sheet, highly porous, adhesion-resistant, tensile surgical implant composed of a gradually biodegradable synthetic polymer material that is electrospun into nanofibers and randomly stacked to form a three-dimensional (3D) mesh. The mesh implant is for tissue repair and hernia repair. The single-sheet design reduces the foreign material that make up the mesh implant, which minimizes mesh implant rejection. The gradually biodegradable nature of the mesh implant guarantees that the mesh stays in place and supports the repaired site long enough until a proper scar tissue has built up, after which the mesh implant disappears from the body, therefore preventing pain and irritability. The 3D design of the nanofibrous network and the high porosity of the mesh implant facilitate cell attachment, infiltration, and proliferation, all necessary for scar tissue formation, mesh integration, wound healing, and proper defect closure.
LAMINATED TISSUE GRAFT PRODUCT
A tissue graft product comprising two or more layers of material wherein each layer comprises extracellular matrix (ECM) or polymeric material and wherein the layers are laminated together by interlocking portions of one layer with portions of another layer.
SOFT TISSUE GRAFTS, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME
Soft tissue grafts, packaged soft tissue grafts, and methods of making and using soft tissue grafts are disclosed. One soft tissue graft includes processed tissue material having first and second opposed surfaces. The first and second opposed surfaces are bounded by first and second edges. The first edge has a concave shape that curves toward the second edge. The second edge has a convex shape that curves away from the first edge. The first surface comprises a plurality of apertures. At least one of the apertures is formed from a multi-directional separation in the first surface. One method of making a soft tissue graft includes positioning a cutting die on a surface of tissue material, pressing the cutting die into the tissue material to cut the tissue material, and processing the cut tissue material to create processed tissue material.
TISSUE WRAP DEVICE WITH ATTACHMENT FEATURES
The present disclosure provides tissue wrap devices with embedded three dimensional attachment features, methods of manufacturing three-dimensional attachment features for tissue wrap devices, and methods of using a nerve wrap device to protect a damaged nerve. Tissue wrap devices of the present disclosure may include a sheet of biocompatible material, the sheet having a first side, a second side, a middle portion, a first outer portion, and a second outer portion, the first side of the first outer portion being configured to overlap and interface with the second side of the second outer portion when the sheet is transitioned to a rolled configuration; wherein the first side of the first outer portion comprises a plurality of three dimensional attachment features; and wherein the plurality of three dimensional attachment features are configured to engage with the second side of the second outer portion to maintain the sheet in the rolled configuration.
Dual plane breast implant
A soft breast prosthesis is provided, the prosthesis having a surface configuration advantageous for dual plane placement of the prosthesis in a breast.