Abstract: 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. In one form, the stapler includes a chamfered portion, a cantilevered portion, and a retention lip to prevent multiple staples from deploying after a single pull of the trigger. Further, in this form, the stapler prevents incomplete staple formation if side load forces are applied during insertion of a staple in tissue thereby reducing waste of staples.

Abstract: 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. In one form, the stapler includes a chamfered portion, a cantilevered portion, and a retention lip to prevent multiple staples from deploying after a single pull of the trigger. Further, in this form, the stapler prevents incomplete staple formation if side load forces are applied during insertion of a staple in tissue thereby reducing waste of staples.

Abstract: A surgical stapler for use during an open hernia repair comprises an elongated shaft having a handle 120 at its proximal end and a downwardly disposed staple discharge head 130 at its distal end. A squeeze trigger 122 on the handle 120 is operable to cause a supply of staples 160 to be selectively discharged from the port. One or more mesh manipulators 150 are provided on the head 130 and serve to assist in positioning or otherwise manipulating surgical mesh prior to fixation with the staples.

Abstract: A surgical stapler for use during an open hernia repair comprises an elongated shaft having a handle 120 at its proximal end and a downwardly disposed staple discharge head 130 at its distal end. A squeeze trigger 122 on the handle 120 is operable to cause a supply of staples 160 to be selectively discharged from the port. One or more mesh manipulators 150 are provided on the head 130 and serve to assist in positioning or otherwise manipulating surgical mesh prior to fixation with the staples.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.