Anatomic Hernia Mesh Structure for Full Abdominal Wall Coverage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current hernia mesh products do not provide full coverage of the abdominal wall during reconstruction, particularly failing to reinforce the groin region, which is crucial for patients with large hernia defects.
Innovation Solution
A single-mesh prosthetic designed to anatomically cover the entire abdominal wall, including the midline, lateral abdomen, and groin region, with a convex upper section and a pelvic protuberance lower section, providing comprehensive reinforcement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If large sheets of diamond-shaped mesh are placed in the cavity for reinforcement, then the mesh coverage area is increased, but the anatomic specificity is lost and the groin region fails to receive adequate reinforcement
Solution Approach 1:
The mesh is designed with varying densities and configurations in different regions: a higher density in the groin region for targeted reinforcement, and a lower density in other areas for flexibility and comfort. This local differentiation allows the single mesh to provide both comprehensive coverage and region-specific support.
Solution Approach 2:
The mesh is divided into distinct anatomical zones including an upper mesh section for the abdomen and a lower mesh section for the groin region, with each segment optimized for its specific functional requirements while forming a unified structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate meshes are used to cover different abdominal regions, then the anatomic coverage is improved, but the device complexity and surgical procedure are increased
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple functional mesh components (upper abdominal mesh, lower groin mesh, lateral extensions) are merged into a single integrated mesh structure that provides comprehensive abdominal wall coverage while simplifying the surgical procedure to a single implantation step.
Solution Approach 2:
The single mesh design serves multiple functions simultaneously: reinforcing the groin region, covering the lateral abdomen, and providing midline support, thereby replacing what would traditionally require multiple separate mesh products.
3Area of stationary object
If the mesh is designed to cover the entire abdominal wall including groin region, then the reinforcement coverage is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mesh incorporates curved contours and rounded edges that follow the natural anatomy of the abdominal wall and groin region, allowing for better anatomical fit while maintaining manufacturability through standard cutting and forming processes.
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AI summary
A full coverage abdominal anatomic hernia mesh is a device that provides full coverage of the abdominal wall for abdominal wall reconstruction procedures. The device includes a mesh body with an upper mesh section, a lower mesh section, a lateral edge, and a primary horizontal axis. The mesh body is anatomically structured to provide coverage to the midline and lateral abdominal regions of the abdominal wall as well as to the groin region. The upper mesh section provides coverage to the midline and lateral abdominal regions. The lower mesh section provides coverage to the groin region. The upper mesh section has a larger surface area than the lower mesh section to cover a wider area of the abdominal wall. The lateral edge delineates the perimeter of the mesh body. The primary horizontal axis divides the mesh body into the upper mesh section and the lower mesh section.