Patent ID: 9005223
Filing Date: 2015-04-14
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A tissue repair implant, comprising a combination of: a mesh tissue repair device comprising: a first base layer of surgical mesh having a top surface, a bottom surface, and an outer periphery; a second layer of mesh mounted to the base layer and secured to the base layer about the periphery of the base layer, the second layer having a top surface and a bottom surface, such that a pocket is formed between the top surface of the base layer and the bottom surface of the second layer; and, an opening in the second layer providing access to the pocket; and, a deployment device contained at least partially within the pocket, the device comprising: a flexible planar member, the planar member having a top planar surface, a bottom planar surface and an outer periphery, and being capable of moving between a first at-rest position to a second deployment position; and, a plurality of guide structures on at least a part of at least one planar surface of the planar member and longitudinally extending radially outward, wherein the deployment device is removable from the pocket after deployment and fixation of the tissue repair implant.