Patents Assigned to Ethicon S.A.S.
  • Patent number: 6210439
    Abstract: A subcutaneous prosthesis for mammaplasty repair comprising a netting having a generally circular shape with a V shaped opening extending from its center. The prosthesis having a metallic reinforcing wire that extends around the periphery of the circular netting. The ends of the reinforcing wire being maintained in position by a blocking piece. When the prosthesis is deployed, by tightening the reinforcing wire the prosthesis can be formed into a conical shape suitable for mammary repair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: Ethicon S.A.S
    Inventors: Francoise Firmin, Axel Arnaud
  • Patent number: 6178622
    Abstract: The invention provides a device for assembling a urgical needle (700) and a suture thread (110, 115), the device comprising an extractor device (300, 400, 500) for extracting one segment of suture thread (110, 115) from a bundle (100) of segments (110, 115) the extractor device (300, 400, 500) comprising means (322, 324, 400) suitable for displacing segments (110, 115) by air flowing transversely to the longitudinal direction of the bundle, a suction inlet (322, 324) suitable for being placed laterally relative to the bundle (100), and two sliding surfaces (310) suitable for guiding one segment (110, 115) to the suction orifice (322, 324) when the segments (110, 115) are displaced by the flow of air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: Ethicon S.A.S.
    Inventor: François Richard
  • Patent number: 6180848
    Abstract: The invention concerns a prosthesis obturating device to obturate a hernial canal comprising, a part (1) made of sheet material for extending through the hernial canal and being characterized in that this first part is extended, at its end that is to be adjacent to the hernial cavity, inside this hernial cavity, by a second part, also made of sheet material and for covering the internal orifice of the hernial canal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignees: Ethicon, Inc., Ethicon, S.A.S.
    Inventors: Jean Bernard Flament, Axel Arnaud