JOHN W CODDAIRE
Broker in Kates Corner, MA
License number
Massachusetts 127250
Issued Date
Mar 1, 1985
Expiration Date
May 13, 2017
Type
Broker
Address
Address
Kates Corner, MA 01824
Professional information
Method Of Manufacturing A Curved Prosthetic Mesh
US Patent:
6368541, Apr 9, 2002
Filed:
Jul 2, 1999
Appl. No.:
09/346791
Inventors:
Docteur Philippe Pajotin - Cholet, FR
John W. Coddaire - Chelmsford MA
Fred D. Herzog - Westford MA
John W. Coddaire - Chelmsford MA
Fred D. Herzog - Westford MA
Assignee:
C. R. Bard, Inc. - Murray Hill NJ
International Classification:
B29C 7102
US Classification:
264324, 264345, 264346, 264348, 425384, 425395, 425446, 425DIG 48
Abstract:
A method is provided for fabricating an implantable prosthesis for repairing a defect in a muscle and tissue wall, the prosthesis having a first surface which is convex and a second surface which is concave. The method includes steps of providing a first template having a predetermined concave shape; providing a second template having a predetermined convex shape; placing a piece of implantable flexible mesh between the first and second templates; heating the mesh to a predetermined temperature for a predetermined length of time so that the mesh retains the predetermined shape; and removing the mesh from between the first and second templates. In another aspect, a package is provided for storing a resilient, preformed implantable prosthesis having a first surface with a concave shape and a second surface with a convex shape.