Systems, devices, and methods for closing abdominal wall defect

Abstract

Systems and methods for closing a tissue defect are disclosed. The systems may include a subcutaneous guide that is placed transcutaneously between two skin access sites and a self-locking strap thatmay be advanced into the body through a first access site via a first needle and then passed to a second needle. The strap may be withdrawn with the second needle through a second access site to the outside of the body. The strap may be withdrawn from the first needle, leaving the strap placed through both access sites and across the defect. As the subcutaneous guide is withdrawn from the body itpulls the captured strap such that both ends of the strap protrude from the first access site, allowing the strap to be tightened around the defect. Devices for closure of a tissue defect are also disclosed.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims the benefit of and priority to US Provisional Application Serial No. 62 / 446,029, filed January 13, 2017, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. technical field [0003] The present disclosure generally relates to devices and methods for closing defects in tissue. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to methods and devices for performing ventral hernia repair. Background technique [0004] A hernia can occur in a muscle wall that has weakened or has been previously operated on. Although weakened abdominal muscles can lead to abdominal hernias, more often abdominal hernias are defects in the abdominal wall that usually occur after a previous open abdominal surgery failed to close the midline incision and often result in abdominal tissue being pushed through the breach in the abdominal wall A bulge or hernia sac forms. In the United States, 350,000-500,000 abdom...

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The process is tedious as fifty or more knots need to be tied to complete the repair

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