Method and apparatus for retaining a surgical mesh

Details Method and apparatus for retaining a surgical mesh Method and apparatus for retaining a surgical mesh

1998-04-29

1999-10-26

Jackson, Gary

Surgery

Instruments

Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band

206440, A61B 1704, A61B 1706

Patent

active

059720085

ABSTRACT:
A retaining apparatus for a surgical mesh includes a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface has a central elongated recess for receiving a portion of the surgical mesh. Retaining straps are provided for securing the surgical mesh portion to the recess. Centrally located within the recess is an inverted dimple for fitting into a cylindrical opening of the surgical mesh. The inverted dimple restricts lateral movement of the surgical mesh.

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