Patent ID: 8795384

Claim:
An implantable device for reinforcing tissue surrounding a surgically created stoma in a patient, the device comprising: a graft member comprising one or more layers of a biocompatible material effective to provide reinforcement of an area generally surrounding a surgically created stoma when implanted thereabout; a stomal aperture disposed within a central portion of the graft; a sizing pattern on the graft member comprising a plurality of weakened lines extending radially from the stomal aperture such that when the stomal aperture is enlarged by separation of the biocompatible material along paths defined by the weakened lines, a plurality of flaps is created about the enlarged stomal opening; and the biocompatible material being cuttable to any of a plurality of locations along the weakened lines to form any of a plurality of corresponding modified graft members having an enlarged stomal opening, with said modified graft members each being effective to provide reinforcement of an area generally surrounding a surgically created stoma so as to resist herniation or reherniation around the stoma.