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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 14, 2017
Filed:
Oct. 30, 2007
Steve A. Herweck, Nashua, NH (US);
Joseph Ferraro, Londonderry, NH (US);
Paul Martakos, Pelham, NH (US);
Theodore Karwoski, Hollis, NH (US);
Anthony Richard Horton, Manchester, NH (US);
Steve A. Herweck, Nashua, NH (US);
Joseph Ferraro, Londonderry, NH (US);
Paul Martakos, Pelham, NH (US);
Theodore Karwoski, Hollis, NH (US);
Anthony Richard Horton, Manchester, NH (US);
ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATION, Merrimack, NH (US);
Abstract
A barrier layer device is formed of an underlying biocompatible structure having a barrier layer coating that can exhibit anti-inflammatory properties, non-inflammatory properties, and/or adhesion-limiting properties, as well as generate a modulated healing effect on injured tissue. As implemented herein, the barrier layer is a non-polymeric cross-linked gel derived at least in part from a fatty acid compound, and may include a therapeutic agent. The underlying structure can be in the form of a surgical mesh. The barrier device is further provided with reinforced sections or portions to aid with the fastening of the barrier device for implantation purposes and prohibits or substantially reduces the occurrence of excessive stretching and tearing. The barrier device is implantable in a patient for short term or long term applications, and can include controlled release of the therapeutic agent.