Patent ID: 6258124
Filing Date: 2001-07-10
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
A prosthetic repair fabric for repairing a tissue or muscle wall defect located in the inguinal canal near the spermatic cord, the inguinal canal having a medial corner and a lateral end, the prosthetic repair fabric comprising:a layer of mesh fabric with a plurality of interstices that are constructed and arranged to allow tissue ingrowth, the mesh fabric being susceptible to the formation of adhesions with sensitive tissue and organs, the mesh fabric including a medial section and a lateral section that are configured to be positioned adjacent the medial corner and the lateral end of the inguinal canal, respectively, when the prosthetic repair fabric is placed in the inguinal canal; andat least one barrier layer that inhibits the formation of adhesions with sensitive tissue and organs, the barrier layer being disposed on at least one side of the layer of mesh fabric to cover at least a portion of the medial section that is to be positioned adjacent the spermatic cord when the prosthetic repair fabric is placed in the inguinal canal, the barrier layer to inhibit the formation of adhesions between the spermatic cord and the mesh fabric;at least a portion of the lateral section of the mesh fabric being free of the barrier layer on both sides thereof to enhance tissue ingrowth therein.