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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 05, 2017
Filed:
Dec. 27, 2016
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Maple Grove, MN (US);
Dean W. Hacker, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Karl A. Jagger, Deephaven, MN (US);
Benjamin M. Wilke, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Seth C. Kelto, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Jessica E. Felton, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Maple Grove, MN (US);
Abstract
A unitary or homogeneous patterned implant is provided. The implant is constructed of patterned cells formed by way of a molding, die casting, laser etching, laser cutting, extruding, and the like. Portions of the implant can be formed into sinusoid or other waveform strut members. One or more undulating anchor arms or rods extend out from the implant for tissue fixation, with the one or more undulating anchor arms including one or more arcuate bends.