Mesh deployment devices and kits

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-10376352-B2
Application number	US-201715582818-A
Country	US
Kind code	B2
Filing date	May 1, 2017
Priority date	Sep 26, 2013
Publication date	Aug 13, 2019
Grant date	Aug 13, 2019

Abstract

A mesh deployment device having separate mesh deployment and actuation units is provided. A mesh deployment device includes an actuation unit and a mesh deployment unit configured to be releasably secured to the actuation unit. When the mesh deployment unit is secured to the actuation unit, a first actuation of the actuation unit moves the mesh deployment unit from an expanded condition to a collapsed condition and a second actuation of the actuation unit moves the mesh deployment unit from the collapsed condition to the expanded condition. The mesh deployment device may further include a mesh releasably secured to the mesh deployment unit. A third actuation of the actuation unit may release the mesh from the mesh deployment unit. Also provided is a kit including multiple mesh deployment units.

First claim

What is claimed is:

1. A method of deploying one or more surgical meshes comprising:
providing an actuation unit including a handle assembly a shaft extending from the handle assembly, and a shipping lock releasably secured to the handle assembly;
providing a mesh deployment unit configured for releasable connection to the actuation unit, the mesh deployment unit including a lock member for securing the mesh deployment unit in an expanded configuration;
connecting the mesh deployment unit to the actuation unit; and
separating the shipping lock from the handle assembly.

2. The method of claim 1 , further including securing the mesh deployment unit to the actuation unit.

3. The method of claim 2 , wherein securing the mesh deployment unit to the actuation unit includes advancing a retaining sleeve of the actuation unit into engagement with a linear actuator of the mesh deployment unit to cause the release of the lock member.

4. The method of claim 3 , wherein connecting the mesh deployment unit to the actuation unit includes connecting a connector member of the mesh deployment unit to a connection member of the actuation unit.

5. The method of claim 3 , further including separating the lock member from the mesh deployment unit.

6. The method of claim 1 , further including advancing a deployment handle of the actuation unit to collapse a frame assembly of the mesh deployment unit.

7. The method of claim 6 , further including inserting the frame assembly of the mesh deployment unit into a body cavity of a patient.

8. The method of claim 6 , further including retracting the deployment handle to expand the frame assembly of the mesh deployment unit.

9. The method of claim 8 , further including re-advancing the deployment handle of the actuation unit to collapse the frame assembly of the mesh deployment unit.

10. The method of claim 6 , further including rotating an articulation knob of the actuation unit to cause articulation of the frame assembly relative to the actuation unit.

11. The method of claim 10 , further including securing a mesh to the frame assembly of the mesh deployment unit.

12. The method of claim 11 , further including retracting a trigger member to release the mesh from the frame assembly.

13. The method of claim 12 , further including activating a safety switch to permit retraction of the trigger member.

14. The method of claim 6 , further including receiving the frame assembly of the mesh deployment unit in a furling tube.

15. The method of claim 6 , further including actuating mesh release assemblies supported within the frame assembly to cause the release of a mesh from the mesh deployment unit.

16. The method of claim 15 , wherein actuating the mesh release assemblies includes retracting a trigger of the actuation unit.

17. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mesh deployment unit includes a mesh releasably affixed to a frame assembly, a shaft assembly extending from the frame assembly, and the lock member releasably secured to the shaft assembly for securing the frame assembly in the expanded configuration.

18. A method of deploying one or more surgical meshes comprising:
securing a mesh deployment unit to an actuation unit, the mesh deployment unit including a mesh releasably affixed to a frame assembly, a shaft assembly extending from the frame assembly, and a lock member releasably secured to the shaft assembly for securing the frame assembly in an expanded configuration;
separating the lock member from the shaft assembly of the mesh deployment unit to permit collapse of the frame assembly;
collapsing the frame assembly;
inserting the collapsed frame assembly into a patient;
expanding the frame assembly within a patient; and
releasing the mesh from the frame assembly.

19. The method of claim 18 , wherein the actuation unit includes a handle assembly and a shaft extending from the handle assembly.

20. A method of deploying one or more surgical meshes comprising:
providing an actuation unit including a handle assembly and a shaft extending from the handle assembly;
providing a mesh deployment unit configured for releasable connection to the actuation unit, the mesh deployment unit including a lock member for securing the mesh deployment unit in an expanded configuration; and
connecting the mesh deployment unit to the actuation unit; and
securing the mesh deployment unit to the actuation unit by advancing a retaining sleeve of the actuation unit into engagement with a linear actuator of the mesh deployment unit to cause the release of the lock member.

21. A method of deploying one or more surgical meshes comprising:
providing an actuation unit including a handle assembly and a shaft extending from the handle assembly;
providing a mesh deployment unit configured for releasable connection to the actuation unit, the mesh deployment unit including a mesh releasably affixed to a frame assembly, a shaft assembly extending from the frame assembly, and a lock member releasably secured to the shaft assembly for securing the frame assembly in an expanded configuration; and
connecting the mesh deployment unit to the actuation unit.

Assignees

• Covidien Lp

Inventors

• Kelly William T
• Iceman Jason T
• Breindel Jay
• Carlson Erik
• Wenchell Thomas
• Cloutier Kayla
• Reardon Shane

Classifications

• A61F2002/0072

  Delivery tools therefor · CPC title

• A61F2/0063 Primary

  Implantable repair or support meshes, e.g. hernia meshes · CPC title

• A61B2017/00309

  Cut-outs or slits · CPC title

• A61B2017/00473

  Distal part, e.g. tip or head (A61B2017/00464 takes precedence) · CPC title