WO2015189843A1 - Tissue repair device and method - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a device and method for guiding and anchoring an implant to a tissue.
- Embodiments of the present invention relate to a device and method for guiding and anchoring a suture, suture anchor or mesh in a sacrospinous ligament for the purpose of repairing a pelvic floor disorder pelvic organ prolapse (POP).
- POP pelvic organ prolapse
- Trans-vaginal pelvic floor repair is a surgical procedure which utilizes blunt tissue dissection to provide access to the sacrospinous ligament from the posterior vaginal wall. A sling or mesh is then anchored to the sacrospinous ligament and the vaginal apex or the uterine isthmical fibrotic ring, cervix or body, to thereby support prolapsing tissues and/or organs.
- pelvic floor repair is a common procedure, access to the sacrospinous ligament is typically effected by improvised manual blunt dissection techniques and/or use of off the shelf instruments.
- Centro-apical reconstruction is key for proper pelvic organ prolapse (POP) repair.
- the premium supportive pelvic structure is the sacrospinous ligament (SSL) which is positioned at the posterior aspect of the pelvis.
- the SSL is a robust ligament and thus provides a long lasting solution. Since it is positioned high in the pelvis and medially the SSL provides a level 1 support (DeLancey) and reduces the likelihood of dyspareunia when utilized for prolapse repair.
- Vaginal wall access to the SSL can be difficult and hazardous since organs and tissues surrounding the access path can easily be injured during dissection.
- Present day approach for accessing the SSL starts with an incision at the mid-line of the posterior or anterior vaginal wall followed by lateral dissection under the sub-mucosal fascia to the pelvic side wall and dissection towards the ischial spine to the mid SSL (MSSL).
- a surgical device comprising: a housing adapted for mounting on a finger of a user; and (b) at least one guide tube attached along a length of the housing, the at least one guide tube being configured for guiding a tissue repair implant from a proximal opening to a distal opening thereof.
- the guide tube is attached to the housing such that the proximal opening protrudes beyond a proximal end of the housing.
- the guide tube is attached to the housing such that the proximal opening is positioned above a back of a hand of the user when the housing is mounted on the finger.
- the housing is configured so as to enable the user to palpate the tissue via the finger attached to the housing.
- the housing is open at a distal end thereof.
- the guide tube is attached to the housing such that the distal opening abuts the tissue when the finger of the user contacts the tissue.
- the guide tube is attached to the housing such that the distal opening is displaced from the tissue when the finger of the user contacts the tissue.
- the suture end is attached to an anchor.
- the housing is configured for enabling flexion of the finger at a distal and/or proximal interphalangeal joint.
- the housing is configured for attaching an imaging device thereto.
- the imaging device is an ultrasound transducer.
- an imaging head of the ultrasound transducer is capable of abutting the tissue when the ultrasound transducer is attached to the housing.
- the imaging head abuts the tissue when the finger attached to the housing contacts the tissue.
- the tissue is a posterior-lateral vaginal wall and the housing is configured for delivery into the vaginal canal via the finger.
- the proximal opening of the at least one guide tube extends out of the vaginal canal.
- the tissue repair implant is a mesh, a sling, a suture or a suture-anchor.
- a method of repairing a pelvic floor disorder comprising: (a) positioning a surgical device via a finger within a vaginal cavity, the surgical device including a housing adapted for mounting on the finger and at least one guide tube attached along a length of the housing; (b) using the finger to palpate a posterior-lateral wall of the vaginal cavity and locate a sacrospinous ligament therethrough; and (c) advancing a tissue repair implant through the at least one guide tube and through a posterior-lateral wall to thereby anchor the tissue repair implant to the sacrospinous ligament.
- the tissue repair implant is a mesh, a sling, a suture or a suture-anchor.
- the device further includes an ultrasound transducer attached to the housing and further wherein (b) is effected under ultrasound guidance.
- the guide tube is attached to the housing such that a proximal opening of the guide tube is positioned outside the vaginal cavity.
- a method of repairing a pelvic floor disorder comprising (a) positioning a surgical device via a finger within a vaginal cavity, the surgical device including a housing adapted for mounting on the finger and at least one guide tube attached along a length of the housing; (b) using the finger to palpate a posterior-lateral wall of the vaginal cavity and locate a sacrospinous ligament therethrough; (c) advancing a suture-anchor through the at least one guide tube and through a posterior-lateral wall to thereby anchor the suture- anchor to the sacrospinous ligament; and (d) advancing a mesh over at least one suture thread of the suture-anchor; and (e) tying the at least one suture thread to secure the mesh in position.
- a device for delivering a mesh to an intrabody location using a suture anchor as a guide and the method described above includes a hollow tube for accepting one or more suture threads, and a distal end for accepting a releasable cuff attached to the mesh.
- the present invention successfully addresses the shortcomings of the presently known configurations by providing a device and method for tissue repair from within a body cavity.
- Fig. 1 illustrates an embodiment of the present device having a single guide tube.
- Fig. 2 illustrates an embodiment of the present device having two guide tubes.
- Fig. 3 illustrates an embodiment of the present device having a single guide tube and an imaging device.
- Fig. 4 illustrates an embodiment of the present device having two guide tubes and an imaging device.
- Fig. 5 illustrates the device of Figure 1 mounted on a finger of a user.
- Figs. 6-7 illustrate insertion of the implant delivery device into the guide tube.
- Fig. 8 illustrates the device of Figure 1 mounted on a finger with the implant delivery device positioned within the guide tube.
- Figs. 9a-h illustrate mesh delivery and securement using the suture-anchor delivered by the present device as a guide. DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
- the present invention is of a device which can be used for tissue repair, and specifically of a finger mounted device which can be used to deliver a tissue repair implant through a wall of a body cavity.
- Pelvic organ prolapse POP
- ACSD apical central supportive defect
- POP is typically corrected via a transabdominal or a transvaginal surgical procedure.
- transvaginal reconstruction approach is regarded as superior to the transabdominal approach due to a shorter operative time and hospital stay and quicker rehabilitation.
- transvaginal procedures require advanced surgical skill and as such are performed by a rather small and highly qualified group of surgeons.
- a surgeon can elect to suspend the vaginal apex
- VA uterine cervix
- SSL sacrospinous-ligament
- ATFP arcus tendineus fascia pelvis
- other potentially solid supportive pelvic structures which are accessed via anterior or posterior vaginal wall incisions and blunt dissection of tissues.
- the phrase "pelvic floor disorder” refers to any disorder of the pelvic floor that is associated with prolapse, herniation or incorrect anatomical positioning of pelvic floor tissues.
- a device for tissue repair and in particular, repair of pelvic floor disorders.
- the term “repair” when used herein with reference to pelvic floor disorders refers to correction (complete or incomplete) of anatomy, via, a tissue repair implant such as a suture, suture anchor, mesh, sling and/or the like.
- the present device includes a housing adapted for mounting on a finger of a user, preferably an index finger of the user.
- the housing can be configured for mounting over the finger tip or any portion of the finger (up to the distal or proximal interphalangeal joint or the entire finger).
- the device further includes at least one guide tube (preferably 1 or 2) attached along a length of the housing. Thus, the guide tube runs parallel or substantially parallel to the finger of the user when the housing is mounted thereupon.
- the housing is substantially 'finger'-shaped (elongated slightly compressed cylinder) with a longitudinal lumen mountable over a finger and smooth external walls (optionally having longitudinal apertures) for facilitating insertion of the housing into a body cavity (e.g. vaginal or anal cavity) when mounted over the finger.
- the distal end (away from user) includes an opening for the tip of the finger, such opening can be covered by an elastic this membrane.
- the housing can be fabricated from a polymer or alloy (preferably biocompatible) using molding or machining approaches. Typical dimensions for housing are 65 mm length, and 18 mm internal diameter.
- the housing includes a finger adjusting and retaining mechanism in order to ensure that the housing securely mounts onto a finger of any length or diameter without inadvertently detaching.
- a mechanism can include an elastic tab mounted within the housing lumen or an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the length, height and/or width (or diameter) of the housing.
- the guide tube(s) is attached to the housing or co-fabricated therewith and is configured for guiding an implant from a proximal opening to a distal opening thereof.
- the guide tube is preferably attached along a side of the housing such that its runs along a side of a finger (when the hand is viewed from the top).
- a detailed description of one embodiment of the present device is provided hereinbelow with reference to Figures 1-8.
- the device of the present invention can be used for tissue repair by enabling delivery of a tissue repair implant from the guide tube. Such guiding can be effected with or without imaging guidance.
- the present device is configured for attaching an imaging device thereto.
- an imaging device is an ultrasound transducer which can be attached to a dedicated bracket provided on the housing.
- the present device can further include irrigation lumens for attaching an irrigation source and/or suction.
- Figures 1-8 illustrate the present device which is referred to herein as device 10.
- Device 10 is configured for intravaginal access and pelvic floor repair, however, it should be noted that device 10 can be modified for access into other body cavities such as the anal canal to affect repair therein or therethrough.
- Device 10 includes a housing 12 which is substantially finger shaped and is 6 cm in length and 1.8 cm in diameter.
- Housing can be fabricated from plastic, metal or a rubber like material.
- Housing 12 is configured for mounting over an entire index finger (see Figure 5) but will also provide the required functionality if configured for mounting over a portion of this finger. Mounting can be over a naked finger or one covered by a surgical glove.
- Housing 12 includes a proximal opening 14 and distal opening 16 forming lumen 18 surrounded by walls 20. Walls 20 can include several apertures 22 (top aperture 22 shown) and a finger retaining mechanism 24 for elastically engaging the finger ( Figure 5) to ensure that housing 12 is retained on a finger regardless of its dimensions.
- Finger retaining mechanism 24 can be designed to accommodate any finger size by providing an accommodative elastic force (downward) on the finger surface. Such a force would be enough to trap the finger within housing but would still enable a user to remove the housing by sliding it off the finger.
- the diameter of the index finger distal phalanx ranges between 13-18 mm for most individuals and thus a single design can be used to accommodate such a finger size range.
- Distal opening 16 is sized and configured to enable a tip of the finger to protrude therethrough when housing 12 is mounted ion a finger. This enables a user to palpate tissue wall when device 10 is in use and positioned within the vaginal cavity. Distal opening 16 can be covered by a thin elastic membrane that enables palpation and yet provides a barrier between the user's finger from the tissue in cases where the user is not wearing gloves.
- Device 10 further includes at least one guide tube 28 (1 shown in Figure 1, 2 shown in Figure 2) Guide tube can be attached to housing 12 via brackets 29 (shown in Figures 1-2).
- Guide tube 28 is configured as elongated tube having proximal and distal openings (30 and 32 respectively).
- Guide tube 28 has a length greater than that of housing 12 such that when housing 12 is positioned within the vaginal cavity (with distal opening at or near the lateral posterior wall), proximal opening 30 is positioned outside the vaginal cavity to allow access and delivery of a tissue repair implant therethrough (as is shown in Figures 6-8).
- the length of guide tube 28 can be anywhere from 70-120 mm, while the outer and inner diameter can be anywhere from 2-8 mm and 1-3 mm (respectively).
- Guide tube 28 can be fabricated from a substantially rigid material such as stainless steel or from an elastic material such as Nitinol or a polymer such as Polycarbonate.
- An elastic embodiment of guide tube 28 can be advantageous in cases where the distal opening of the tube is not aligned with the proximal opening.
- Guide tube 28 includes a port 34 for allowing a delivery device 36 (shown in Figures 6-8) to easily access the lumen of guide tube 28.
- Delivery device 36 can be constructed from two coaxial tubes. An Internal tube attached to a tissue anchor 38 (shown in Figure 6) and an external rigid tube which is coaxially disposed around the first tube.
- the tissue anchor 38 (which can be attached to a suture, mesh or sling) can be delivered from the rigid tube by advancing the first tube therewithin.
- delivery device 36 includes a handle 40 for actuating forward movement (in a distal direction) of the first tube within the rigid tube.
- Delivery device 36 is preferably capable of puncturing the vaginal wall and driving tissue anchor 38 through the tissue and into the target site (e.g. MSSL).
- the distal end of the first tube can be configured for tissue puncturing (beveled, double beveled or conical).
- tissue anchor 38 can be configured for tissue puncturing or still alternatively an initial incision in the vaginal wall can be used to deliver the first tube therethrough.
- the first and rigid tubes or anchor 38 can include an imaging marker for identifying these elements within an imaging plane.
- An example of an echogenic marker which can be used along with an ultrasound probe is provided in US20050228288.
- device 10 of the present invention can include 2 guide tubes 28. Such a configuration allows a user to choose the best side for delivery of a tissue repair implant or to deliver two implants.
- device 10 can also include an imaging device 50 which is attached to housing 12 with an imaging head 52 positioned at a distal end of house 12 on a side opposite of guide tube 28 distal opening 32 or in the middle, as is shown in Figure 4 (which depicts a device 10 having two guide tubes 28 and an imaging device 50).
- an imaging device which can be used in device 10 is an ultrasound imaging device.
- An ultrasound imaging device having a transducer head positioned at the distal end of housing near distal opening 32 of guide tube 28 can be used to image the SSL and surrounding structures/organs and provide additional guidance for delivery of the tissue repair implant.
- Device 10 of the present invention can be used in a pelvic organ prolapse (POP) repair procedure as follows.
- POP pelvic organ prolapse
- the site of anchoring is selected based on pre-palpation and/or pre-procedure vaginal US.
- the present device is positioned on an index finger of a dominant hand and a delivery device (needle) is positioned within the guide tube such that a distal end of the external rigid tube of the delivery device is flush with the distal opening of the guide tube.
- the present device is introduced into the vaginal cavity and the index finger tip is used to palpate the tissue target through the vaginal wall.
- the external rigid tube of the delivery device is then pressed against the vaginal wall at the region of the ligament.
- the internal tube of the delivery device is then actuated via the delivery button of the handle to deliver the anchor through the vaginal wall and into the ligament.
- the internal tube is then withdrawn leaving the anchor and attached suture/mesh in position.
- the suture end(s) are secured outside the vaginal cavity via forceps and the initial pull out force is verified by manually pulling on the suture ends.
- the procedure is then repeated for the second side of the device thereby attaching a second anchor- suture/mesh to the ligament at a second site.
- suture ends are then attached to the uterine cervix fibrotic ring, the serosa of the vaginal apex, the utero-sacral ligaments, the vagina (in post hysterectomy subjects), or any other appropriate centro-apical anchoring point of the pelvic floor as is routine for prolapse procedures.
- the present device can also be used to deliver a mesh to the anchoring site.
- Figures 9a-h illustrate delivery of a mesh to the anchoring site using the suture anchor implanted by the present device as a guide.
- Figure 9a illustrates anchor 38 positioned through the MSSL and attached to a suture 38'.
- a mesh delivery device 50 carrying mesh 52 having a distal cuff 54 (Figure 9e) are threaded over one or both sutures 38'.
- Device 50 and attached cuff 54 are advanced over suture thread(s) ( Figures 9b-d) by pushing device handle from outside the vaginal canal.
- Cuff 54 is attached to the distal end of mesh 52 and is positioned around the tip of device 50.
- Cuff 54 can be fabricated from an alloy or polymer and can be configured to elastically constrict around sutures 38' when released from device 50 to fixedly attach to the sutures.
- cuff 54 can be rigid with one suture 38' threaded through the cuff and the other suture 38' around it (Figure 9f).
- Sutures 38' can then be tied around cuff 54 by running a knot 56 from outside the body to cuff 54 ( Figure 9h).
- the proximal end of Mesh 52 can then be secured to anchor sutures using approaches well known in the art.
- a prototype of the device described herein was used in a pelvic repair procedure. Ten female subjects 42 to 76 years of age and having Centro-apical prolapse, were treated using the present device and a suture-anchor or mesh-anchor implant. Procedure
- the patients were anesthetized and the present device was utilized to deliver a suture anchor with or without a mesh to the SSL after a posterior colpotomy and dissection were performed as described hereinabove.
- the suture was secured with or without a mesh and an initial pull out force was verified by manually pulling on the suture end.
- the suture end were then attached to the uterine cervix fibrotic ring, the serosa of the vaginal apex, or the utero-sacral ligaments, the vagina (in post hysterectomy subjects), or any other appropriate centro-apical anchoring point of the pelvic floor as is routine for prolapse procedures.
- Both sutures were tied while lifting prolapsed uterus to its original location. The small colpotomy was then closed to end the procedure.
- the pelvic organ prolapse quantification (POP-Q) score was 3-4 prior to the procedure. Following the procedure the POP-Q score was 0/1. No device related serious adverse events (SAE) or adverse events (AE) were observed immediately following the procedure. A survey and examination conducted at 3 months post operation, indicated patient satisfaction with no device related AE or complaints from the patients and no recurrence of prolapse.
- SAE device related serious adverse events
- AE adverse events
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