Patent ID: 9039734
Filing Date: 2015-05-26
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A biodegradable implantable device for maintaining the alignment of the edges of a trocar defect, the trocar defect having a defect diameter, the fascia and associated layers around the trocar defect having a thickness, the device comprising: a first biodegradable base having a first base diameter substantially equal to the defect diameter, the first biodegradable base having: a second biodegradable base having a second base diameter, the second biodegradable base further comprising: a biodegradable connector for connecting the first surface of the first biodegradable base with the first surface of the second biodegradable base, the biodegradable connector defined to compress the first biodegradable base against the second biodegradable base using an external force, wherein the biodegradable connector threads into the first threaded hole of the first biodegradable base, and the diameter of the first threaded hole of the first biodegradable base is greater than the diameter of the second threaded hole of the first biodegradable base.