Advanced Segmented Skirted Surgical Mesh for Enhanced Tissue Integration and Healing

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.