DR. PARVIZ K AMID, M.D.
Radiology in Los Angeles, CA

6610006, Aug 26, 2003

Jul 25, 2000

09/624779

Parviz K. Amid - Calabasas CA
Ronald L. Greene - Warwick RI

C. R. Bard, Inc. - Murray Hill NJ

A61F 200

600 37, 623 1413, 623 2372, 606151

An implantable prosthesis for repairing an anatomical defect, such as a soft tissue and muscle wall defect. The prosthesis is configured to reduce the likelihood that an applied force at the repair site, such as due to intraabdominal pressure or tissue shrinkage, can lead to detrimental effects associated with tension at the anchoring locations between the prosthesis and host tissue and/or contraction of the prosthesis. In this regard, the prosthesis may be configured to limit the amount of tension at the anchoring locations caused by the application of a force or pressure to the prosthesis and/or contraction of the prosthesis. Alternatively, the prosthesis may be configured to compensate for contraction of the prosthesis due to tissue shrinkage at the repair site. The prosthesis may be configured to both limit tension at the anchoring locations and compensate for tissue shrinkage. The prosthesis may facilitate a reduction in postoperative discomfort, a recurrence of the defect, or the creation of a new defect associated with tension and/or prosthetic contraction.

2003018, Oct 2, 2003

Mar 26, 2003

10/397779

Parviz Amid - Calabasas CA, US
Ronald Greene - Warwick RI, US

A61F002/02

623/023720

An implantable prosthesis for repairing an anatomical defect, such as a soft tissue and muscle wall defect. The prosthesis is configured to reduce the likelihood that an applied force at the repair site, such as due to intraabdominal pressure or tissue shrinkage, can lead to detrimental effects associated with tension at the anchoring locations between the prosthesis and host tissue and/or contraction of the prosthesis. In this regard, the prosthesis may be configured to limit the amount of tension at the anchoring locations caused by the application of a force or pressure to the prosthesis and/or contraction of the prosthesis. Alternatively, the prosthesis may be configured to compensate for contraction of the prosthesis due to tissue shrinkage at the repair site. The prosthesis may be configured to both limit tension at the anchoring locations and compensate for tissue shrinkage. The prosthesis may facilitate a reduction in postoperative discomfort, a recurrence of the defect, or the creation of a new defect associated with tension and/or prosthetic contraction.

2010032, Dec 30, 2010

Sep 13, 2010

12/880492

Parviz K. Amid - Calabasas CA, US
Christian Martin - Miami FL, US
Scott Arp - Village of Palmetto Bay FL, US

A61B 17/068

2271761, 606151

A surgical stapler for use during an open hernia repair comprises an elongated shaft having a handle at its proximal end and a downwardly disposed staple discharge head at its distal end. A squeeze trigger on the handle is operable to cause a supply of staples to be selectively discharged from the port. One or more mesh manipulators are provided on the head and serve to assist in positioning or otherwise manipulating surgical mesh prior to fixation with the staples.

5593441, Jan 14, 1997

Jun 7, 1995

8/472261

Irving L. Lichtenstein - Marina Del Rey CA
Carl R. Turnquist - Concord MA
Parviz K. Amid - Calabasas CA

C. R. Bard, Inc. - Murray Hill NJ

A61F 202

623 11

A composite prosthesis and method for limiting the incidence of postoperative adhesions. The composite includes a mesh fabric and a barrier which prevents exposure of the mesh fabric to areas of potential adhesion. The interstices of the mesh fabric are infiltrated by tissue which secures the prosthesis in place. The composite is positioned with the barrier relative to the region of potential adhesion, such as the abdominal viscera.