Large-Pore Mesh
July 23, 2009 12:04 pm | W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsGORE INFINIT Mesh is a 100 percent monofilament, large-pore knitted surgical mesh. Features include: Construction entirely of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Combination of the chemical inertness of the PTFE polymer in a large-pore structure of GORE INFINIT Mesh offers surgeons and their patients advantages over polypropylene and polyester meshes.
LISTED UNDER: Hernia MeshPositive Clinical Results Show Use Of Biologics For Abdominal Wall Reconstruction In Chemotherapy Patients
July 23, 2009 10:25 am | Cook Surgical | Articles | CommentsSurgical oncologist finds biologic mesh may reduce risk for surgical site infection and other complications in chemotherapy patients. Choosing the right hernia mesh for any surgical case is an important decision for a surgeon. Between biologic mesh, synthetic mesh, differing materials and so on, it’s crucial that the material chosen is the best choice to promote proper healing and fend off the risk of infection.
LISTED UNDER: Hernia MeshHernia Repair Device
July 23, 2009 9:40 am | Minnesota Medical Development Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Rebound HRD V from Minnesota Medical Development, Inc. is a self-expanding Nitinol framed/surgical mesh medical device designed for the laparoscopic repair of ventral and incisional hernias. The super-elastic Nitinol frame allows the device to be folded and inserted laparoscopically through an access port or small incision.
LISTED UNDER: Hernia Mesh"Artery-Friendly" Closure
July 23, 2009 8:16 am | Access Closure, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsAccessClosure introduces the newest addition to the Mynx® Vascular Closure family, the Mynx M5. The M5 is a closure device that can be delivered directly through a small 5 French (5F) cardiovascular sheath without enlarging the arterial hole or traumatizing the surrounding tissue in the process.
LISTED UNDER: Skin Closure DevicesAbsorbable Skin Stapler
July 23, 2009 8:16 am | Incisive Surgical, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsIncisive Surgical introduces the user-friendly, next-generation INSORB® Absorbable Skin Stapler. The skin stapler places an absorbable staple underneath the skin to close surgical incisions. Features of the device include: A 25 percent stronger absorbable staple.
LISTED UNDER: StaplersAvoiding Amputation With Proper Wound Closure And Healing
July 22, 2009 1:37 pm | by Scott Henderson, Director of Marketing, Wound Care Techologies | Wound Care Technologies, Inc. | Articles | CommentsEvidence shows a strong correlation between Type II Diabetes and diseases of the vascular system. In the surgical realm the effects of these diseases are alarming, as 10 to 25 percent of U.S. adults over 55 years of age currently suffer from Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD).
LISTED UNDER: Skin Closure DevicesWound Closure Device
July 20, 2009 7:08 am | Wound Care Technologies, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsDermaClose can now be used on any size linear wound using one or more of the DermaClose™RC devices in a “shoelace” configuration. The “shoelace” technique provides considerable flexibility by utilizing constant force tension on opposing wound margins using any number of configurations.
LISTED UNDER: Skin Closure DevicesEndoscopic Stapler For Critical Wound-Healing Period
July 17, 2009 10:54 am | Covidien | Product Releases | CommentsCovidien introduces the Duet TRS™ reload with tissue reinforcement. The new product offers: Preloaded tissue reinforcement on the Endo GIA™ Universal range of laparoscopic staplers. A synthetic absorbable polymer reinforcement material that is preloaded on each SULU.
LISTED UNDER: StaplersSmall, Strong, Secure Soft Tissue Fixation
June 23, 2009 11:34 am | Depuy Mitek, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsDePuy Mitek, Inc. offers all of its QUICKANCHOR® Plus suture anchors for small joint repair available pre-loaded with ORTHOCORD®. According to the company, ORTHOCORD is the only high-strength, partially-absorbable orthopedic suture designed to provide a supple solution for soft tissue fixation while maintaining strength and knot security.
LISTED UNDER: SuturesTime-Saving Repair - Part 2
June 2, 2009 8:40 am | Videos | CommentsClick the video to watch Part 2 of 2 of the Rebound HRD V hernia repair device. Click here to watch video Part 1 of 2. Having performed laparoscopic ventral incision hernia surgery for a number of years, Roderick Brown, MD, had confirmed the laparoscopic method to repair hernias was a better way to fix hernias than open surgery for a number of reasons, including less post-operative discomfort, improved cosmetic outcomes and low reoccurrence rates.
LISTED UNDER: Hernia MeshTime-Saving Repair
June 2, 2009 8:34 am | Videos | CommentsClick the video to watch Part 1 of 2 of the Rebound HRD V hernia repair device. Click here to watch video Part 2 of 2. Having performed laparoscopic ventral incision hernia surgery for a number of years, Roderick Brown, MD, had confirmed the laparoscopic method to repair hernias was a better way to fix hernias than open surgery for a number of reasons, including less post-operative discomfort, improved cosmetic outcomes and low reoccurrence rates.
LISTED UNDER: Hernia MeshPartially Absorbable Mesh
June 2, 2009 6:38 am | Ethicon, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsETHICON, Inc. offers its ULTRAPRO* mesh, a lightweight and partially absorbable mesh for repairing hernias and other abdominal fascial defects. According to the company's Web site, features include: For the repair of inguinal and incisional hernias Strong, secure repair¹,² Flexible scar lets abdominal wall move naturally² Trusted, well-known materials References: 1.
LISTED UNDER: Hernia MeshGripping Repair System
June 2, 2009 6:13 am | Covidien | Product Releases | CommentsCovidien offers the Parietex ProGrip™ mesh. Parietex ProGrip™ mesh is a bicomponent mesh composed of monofilament polyester and a resorbable polylactic acid gripping system that facilitates a tension-free hernia repair. Features include: Hydrophilic polyester monofilament resulting in fast and intimate tissue in-growth.
LISTED UNDER: Hernia MeshActive Control
May 27, 2009 7:08 am | Cryolife, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsSelecting the proper hemostat is critical to control active bleeding at the surgical site. Now, a plant-based hemostat works to do this while addressing safety concerns during surgery. HemoStase™ Absorbable Hemostatic Particles attempts to address the need to control active bleeding at the surgical site while offering an alternative to human- or animal-based blood products and hemostats.
LISTED UNDER: Hemostasis ProductsHemostatic Agent Deployed In Military
May 27, 2009 6:01 am | Traumacure, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe mineral-based WoundStat is a granular product contained in a lightweight pouch. WoundStat™ from TraumaCure is a product for treating traumatic wounds. The mineral-based WoundStat is a granular product contained in a lightweight pouch. According to the company, U.
LISTED UNDER: Hemostasis Products
