Absorbable Fastener for Hernia Mesh Fixation

摘要

A method of forming and deploying an improved absorbable fastener for hernia mesh fixation is disclosed. The absorbable fastener of the present invention functions to securely fasten tough, non macro-porous, and relative inelastic mesh to soft tissue. The fastener is formed from co-polymers of lactide and glycolide.

主权项

1. A mesh fastener for penetrating tissue and fixating mesh having a longitudinal axis comprising:
a. A head section with a distal surface and a proximal surface perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, b. A threaded, truncated tissue snaring section, having a distal and a proximal end, the proximal end of which is formed on the distal surface of the head section, c. The threads of the tissue snaring section, having a diameter and root diameter, and extending from the proximal end of the tissue snaring section to the distal end of the tissue snaring section.