Patterned Implant and Method

摘要

A unitary or homogeneous patterned implant is provided. The implant is constructed of patterned cells formed by way of a molding, die casting, laser etching, laser cutting, extruding, and the like. Portions of the implant can be formed into sinusoid or other waveform strut members to control and promote elongation, expansion or contraction along single or multiple axes. As such, controlled and designated stress, tension and compression distribution is promoted across specific or localized areas of the implant.

主权项

1. A unitary patterned implant device for treating a pelvic disorder in a patient, comprising:
a non-woven unitary support portion including a plurality of undulating strut members joined to define a plurality of repeating cells having voids, the support portion having first and second opposing anchor portions; and at least one transition zone integrally formed with the support portion and the first anchor portion, defining a plurality of transition cells of a different size than the repeating cells of the support portion, and spanning between the support portion and the first anchor portion such that the at least one transition zone narrows from the support portion to the first anchor portion.