Abstract: A prosthetic repair fabric including a sheet of tissue infiltratable fabric and a second sheet, also preferably including tissue infiltratable fabric, which is united with the first sheet. The second sheet is fused to an adhesion resistant barrier, forming a laminate composite prosthesis without degrading the mechanical properties or tissue ingrowith capability of the first sheet.

Abstract: A prosthetic repair fabric including a sheet of tissue infiltratable fabric and a second sheet, also preferably including tissue infiltratable fabric, which is united with the first sheet. The second sheet is fused to an adhesion resistant barrier, forming a laminate composite prosthesis without degrading the mechanical properties or tissue ingrowth capability of the first sheet.

Abstract: A dual bar warp knit, hexagonal mesh fabric for use in hernia repair and to mend other muscle and tissue wall defects, produced according to a back bar pattern chain of 2/0 2/4 2/0 4/6 4/6 and a front bar pattern chain of 4/6 4/2 4/6 2/0 2/4 2/0.

Abstract: Prosthesis for repair of inguinal hernias and femoral hernias are provided, together with techniques for implanting the prostheses. The inguinal prosthesis has three panels which radiate from a common elongate core. The core serves as a replacement for the inguinal ligament and the panels are attached to selected musculature and ligamentous tissue. One of the panels is sutured to Cooper's ligament, a second panel is sutured to the conjoined tendon and the third panel is sutured to the exterior oblique aponeurosis. A prosthesis for repair of femoral hernias also is provided and is in the form of an umbrella-shaped device having a top panel and a stem which is attached to the face and extends generally perpendicular from the top panel. The prosthesis may be implanted in a relatively simple procedure in which the femoral ring, through which the hernia has occurred is exposed surgically from below.

Abstract: An orthopedic cerclage device for binding and stabilizing fractured bone segments is formed from an elongate fabric strip adapted to be tied tightly about the bone to secure the fractured bone parts together. The fabric strip has a plurality of transverse ribs raised from one face of the fabric. The strip is wrapped tightly about the bone with the ribbed surface engaging the bone. The strip is secured in place by a locking member. The primary pressure applied to the bone by the device is at the ribs so that the segments of the strip between the ribs do not adversely cut off vascular circulation in the bone. The fabric structure of the device also allows bone tissue to grow into the interstices of the device thereby incorporating it intimately into the healed bone. Also disclosed is a novel knitted fabric in which the ribs are knitted integrally into the stitch pattern of the fabric.