Advanced Segmented Skirted Surgical Mesh for Enhanced Tissue Integration and Healing
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
An improved segmented skirted surgical mesh with enhanced tissue integration, flexibility, and sensing capabilities, providing a more effective and efficient solution for soft tissue defect repairs.
Background and Problem Solved
The original segmented skirted surgical mesh patent, while effective, has limitations in terms of tissue integration and healing. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing bioactive agents, shape-memory alloys, and integrated sensing capabilities to facilitate enhanced tissue ingrowth and real-time feedback during the healing process.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The advanced segmented skirted surgical mesh comprises a base layer of surgical mesh with an outer edge, and a segmented skirt of surgical mesh with an outer edge and an inner edge. The segmented skirt is treated with a bioactive agent to enhance tissue ingrowth and healing. Additionally, the segmented skirt is fabricated from a shape-memory alloy that conforms to the contours of the defect site, providing enhanced flexibility. The mesh also includes integrated sensing capabilities, with a plurality of sensors that monitor tissue healing and provide real-time feedback to the surgeon. A deployment device with a retractable sheath facilitates smooth, atraumatic delivery of the mesh to the defect site.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces the use of bioactive agents, shape-memory alloys, and integrated sensing capabilities, which are not present in the original patent. These features provide a significant improvement in tissue integration and healing, and offer a more efficient and effective solution for soft tissue defect repairs.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include varying the type and concentration of bioactive agents, using different shape-memory alloys, or integrating additional sensors to monitor other parameters of the healing process. The deployment device could also be modified to accommodate different mesh sizes and shapes.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The advanced segmented skirted surgical mesh has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of soft tissue defect repair and abdominal hernia treatment. The market for surgical meshes is growing rapidly, driven by the increasing demand for minimally invasive procedures and the need for more effective and efficient solutions for soft tissue defect repairs.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61F2/0063 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical device engineering, specifically surgical mesh design for soft tissue reconstruction, requiring expertise in biomaterials, surgical techniques, and medical device fabrication
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or medical device designer with advanced degree, knowledge of surgical mesh technologies, materials science, and experience in designing implantable medical devices
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core surgical mesh design. The additional features like bioactive treatment, shape-memory materials, and integrated sensing represent known techniques in medical device engineering that would naturally occur to a skilled practitioner seeking to improve surgical mesh performance. These modifications represent incremental improvements using standard biomedical engineering approaches.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,403 |
|---|---|
| Title | Segmented skirted surgical mesh |