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Apparatus for holding intestines out of an operative field
Assignee: Allergan Inc
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Filing: 1999-06-04
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Granted: 2000-05-16
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Expires: 2019-06-04
Abstract
Abstract A nonabsorbent monolithic holding member having a plurality of openings to define spring segments and columns adapted for use within an abdominal cavity of a patient to keep the patient's bowels out of the operative field during open pelvic surgery. The holding member has a peripheral edge formed of a resiliently deformable material sized to be received within the abdominal cavity. The resilient deformation of at least a portion of the peripheral edge of the holding member in combination with the spring segments and columns results in a predetermined residual reactive force against the abdominal cavity to assist in positioning the holding member in the abdominal cavity while resisting movement of the retracted intestines though the deformed openings.
Inventors
- 👤 Doye R. Bridges
- 👤 Frederick L. Coe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:38
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/02; A61B17/0293; A61B2017/0212
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
61 words
Apparatus adapted for use within an abdominal cavity of a patient, said cavity defined by an anterior wall, a posterior wall and lateral walls, said apparatus comprising: a holding member adapted to be received in the patient's abdominal cavity and having an edge fabricated from foam, and at least one opening in said holding member not in communication with said edge.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
61 words
Apparatus adapted for use within an abdominal cavity of a patient, said cavity defined by an anterior wall, a posterior wall and lateral walls, said apparatus comprising: a holding member adapted to be received in the patient's abdominal cavity and having an edge fabricated from foam, and at least one opening in said holding member not in communication with said edge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus of claim 1 where said edge of said holding member is sized to extend beyond the cross-section of the patient's relaxed abdominal cavity.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
Apparatus of claim 1 wherein said edge of the holding member is flat.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
Apparatus of claim 1 wherein said holding member having an indentation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
Apparatus of claim 4 wherein an opening is disposed in said holding member adjacent to said indentation to reduce pressure on the patient's aorta and vena cava.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus of claim 1 wherein said holding member having a compressed core fabricated by application of heat and pressure to a portion of said holding member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
Apparatus of claim 6 wherein openings are positioned above and below said core along a centerline of said holding member to facilitate folding of said holding member along said centerline.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus of claim 1 wherein a plurality of elongated openings are disposed adjacent said edge of said holding member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
Apparatus of claim 8 wherein said openings define spring segments and columns.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
Apparatus of claim 8 wherein said plurality of opening are disposed in at least two rows adjacent to a portion of said edge.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
80 words
Apparatus adapted for use within an abdominal cavity of a patient, said cavity defined by an anterior wall, a posterior wall and lateral walls, said apparatus comprising: a monolithic holding member fabricated from a material and adapted to be received in the patient's abdominal cavity and having an edge and a core, wherein said material of said core has a higher density than said edge; and at least one opening in said holding member not in communication with said edge.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
80 words
Apparatus adapted for use within an abdominal cavity of a patient, said cavity defined by an anterior wall, a posterior wall and lateral walls, said apparatus comprising: a monolithic holding member fabricated from a material and adapted to be received in the patient's abdominal cavity and having an edge and a core, wherein said material of said core has a higher density than said edge; and at least one opening in said holding member not in communication with said edge.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
9 words
Apparatus of claim 11 wherein said material is foam.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
12 words
Apparatus of claim 11 wherein said holding member having a presized indentation.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus of claim 11 wherein said holding member having a core fabricated by application of heat and pressure to a portion of said monolithic holding member.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus of claim 11 wherein a plurality of elongated opening are disposed in said holding member between said edge and said core.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
12 words
Apparatus of claim 15 wherein said openings define spring segments and columns.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
38 words
Apparatus of claim 15 wherein said plurality of openings are disposed in at least two rows adjacent to a portion of said edge to define spring segments and columns to provide a predetermined compressability of said holding member.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
71 words
Apparatus adapted for use within an abdominal cavity of a patient, said cavity being defined by an anterior wall, a posterior wall and lateral walls, said apparatus comprising: a monolithic holding member adapted to be received in the patient's abdominal cavity having an edge fabricated from foam and having a core, and at least one opening in said holding member not in communication with said edge to define a spring segment.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
71 words
Apparatus adapted for use within an abdominal cavity of a patient, said cavity being defined by an anterior wall, a posterior wall and lateral walls, said apparatus comprising: a monolithic holding member adapted to be received in the patient's abdominal cavity having an edge fabricated from foam and having a core, and at least one opening in said holding member not in communication with said edge to define a spring segment.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
34 words
Apparatus of claim 18 wherein said holding member having an indentation wherein said opening is disposed in said holding member adjacent to said indentation to reduce pressure on the patient's aorta and vena cava.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
84 words
Apparatus adapted for use within an abdominal cavity of a patient, said cavity defined by an anterior wall, a posterior wall and lateral walls, said apparatus comprising: a holding member adapted to be received in the patient's abdominal cavity and having an edge formed of a deformable polymer, said holding member having a compressed core fabricated by application of heat and pressure to a portion of said holding member, and at least one opening in said holding member not in communication with said edge.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
84 words
Apparatus adapted for use within an abdominal cavity of a patient, said cavity defined by an anterior wall, a posterior wall and lateral walls, said apparatus comprising: a holding member adapted to be received in the patient's abdominal cavity and having an edge formed of a deformable polymer, said holding member having a compressed core fabricated by application of heat and pressure to a portion of said holding member, and at least one opening in said holding member not in communication with said edge.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
84 words
Apparatus adapted for use within an abdominal cavity of a patient, said cavity defined by an anterior wall, a posterior wall and lateral walls, said apparatus comprising: a holding member adapted to be received in the patient's abdominal cavity and having an edge formed of a deformable polymer, a plurality of elongated openings are disposed adjacent said edge of said holding member, said openings define spring segments and columns, and at least one opening in said holding member not in communication with said edge.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
84 words
Apparatus adapted for use within an abdominal cavity of a patient, said cavity defined by an anterior wall, a posterior wall and lateral walls, said apparatus comprising: a holding member adapted to be received in the patient's abdominal cavity and having an edge formed of a deformable polymer, a plurality of elongated openings are disposed adjacent said edge of said holding member, said openings define spring segments and columns, and at least one opening in said holding member not in communication with said edge.
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