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A prothesis for the repair of soft tissue defects is provided. The prosthesis is made of a first portion comprising a first material which substantially does not incorporate into the host tissue and a second portion comprised of a second material which substantially incorporates into the host tissue

A prothesis for the repair of soft tissue defects is provided. The prosthesis is made of a first portion comprising a first material which substantially does not incorporate into the host tissue and a second portion comprised of a second material which substantially incorporates into the host tissue, or which increases the structural integrity of the prosthesis, or which does both. A process for repairing a soft tissue defect by surgically implanting the prosthesis is also provided.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A substantially planar prosthesis for the repair of a hernia consisting of:a first layer comprising expanded polytetrafluoroethylene which substantially does not incorporate into the host tissue, anda second layer comprising a material selected from the group of materials

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A substantially planar prosthesis for the repair of a hernia consisting of:a first layer comprising expanded polytetrafluoroethylene which substantially does not incorporate into the host tissue, anda second layer comprising a material selected from the group of materials consisting of a material which substantially incorporates into the host tissue, a material which increases the structural integrity of the prosthesis, and a material which does both.