Waterdam Surgical Associates 242 E Mcmurray Rd, Canonsburg, PA 15317
Education:
Thomas Jefferson University (1983)
Surgical Patch Cover And Method Of Use
US Patent:
2012017, Jul 12, 2012
Filed:
May 5, 2010
Appl. No.:
13/319219
Inventors:
Eugene J. Hammell - McMurray PA, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/03
US Classification:
606151
Abstract:
A device for performing surgery on a patient includes: a mesh patch comprising a top surface and a bottom surface; and a removable cover positioned adjacent to and in facing engagement with the bottom surface of the mesh patch. The bottom surface has a plurality of hooks positioned thereon. The cover is removed from the mesh patch as the mesh patch is positioned at a surgical site such that the hooks on the bottom of the mesh patch grip surrounding tissue of a patient and secure the mesh patch to surrounding tissue of the surgical site. A method for performing a surgery using such a device is also provided.