V-Patch For Soft Tissue Repair
May 25, 2010 7:43 am | Atrium Medical Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsAtrium’s latest innovation in soft tissue repair, C-QUR™ V-Patch, combines the clinically-proven performance of ProLite™ polypropylene mesh with an all-natural, pharmaceutical grade Omega 3 fatty acid (O3FA) bioabsorbable coating and advanced deployment technology.
LISTED UNDER: Hernia MeshLarge-Pore Surgical Mesh
May 25, 2010 7:41 am | W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsGORE INFINIT Mesh is a 100 percent monofilament, large-pore knitted surgical mesh constructed entirely of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). The product offers: The combination of the chemical inertness of the PTFE polymer in a large-pore structure. Engineering to minimize foreign body reaction and maximize long-term patient comfort and quality of life.
LISTED UNDER: Hernia MeshFixation Device For Open Ventral Hernia Repair
May 25, 2010 7:41 am | Covidien | Product Releases | CommentsCovidien introduces the extension of absorbable fixation into open ventral hernia repair—the new AbsorbaTack20 short fixation device. The AbsorbaTack 20 short fixation device is intuitive for the surgeon to use, and contributes to a safer surgical environment. Features of the fixation device include: 20 cm short shaft gives the surgeon ergonomic access to the defect.
LISTED UNDER: Hernia MeshFoam Wound Dressing
May 5, 2010 8:14 am | Derma Sciences | Product Releases | CommentsDerma Sciences, Inc. introduces its new XTRASORB™ Foam dressing. According to the company, the XTRASORB™ Foam has been designed to provide a marked advancement to standard polyurethane foam dressings. The difference is on the outer facing portion of the dressing.
LISTED UNDER: Bandages & DressingsAntibacterial Patch For Soft Tissue Repair
May 4, 2010 7:47 am | TYRX, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsTYRX, Inc. introduces AIGISRx® ST, its antibacterial product for the surgical repair of damaged or ruptured soft tissue. TYRX had previously received 510(k) clearance to market a product for hernia repair and other abdominal soft tissue deficiencies. The new clearance adds the use as a soft tissue patch to reinforce soft tissue where weakness exists and for the surgical repair of damaged or ruptured soft tissue.
LISTED UNDER: Hernia MeshCast Comfort
April 12, 2010 1:36 pm | Shafer Enterprises, LLC | Product Releases | CommentsCast Comfort by Shafer Enterprises is a unique new aerosol spray product that stops unbearable itching, soothes the skin and helps eliminate odor. According to the company, orthopedic surgeons use the product to relieve discomforts that have always troubled casted patients.
LISTED UNDER: Topical Wound Treatment ProductsBarrier Gauze Wound Dressings
February 24, 2010 7:24 am | Derma Sciences | Product Releases | CommentsDerma Sciences, Inc.’s BIOGUARD™ barrier gauze wound dressings have recently been classified by the FDA as Class II medical devices. The newly issued guidance pertains to a wound dressing with permanently bound cationic biocide polyDADMAC, one of the molecular entities covered in nine Quick-Med U.
LISTED UNDER: Bandages & DressingsUniversal Surgical Drainage
February 24, 2010 7:24 am | Surgimark, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe DrainTow® closed suction wound drainage system provides rapid deployment of the surgeon’s choice of drains in laparoscopic or open surgical procedures. The DrainTow® traction obturator: Maintains pneumo during drain insertion for speed and precision. Provides smooth atraumatic passage through tissue in open surgery.
LISTED UNDER: Wound Drainage SystemsDissolvable Sinus Dressing
February 23, 2010 6:15 am | Arthrocare Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsArthrocare introduces a new Stammberger Foam dissolvable sinus dressing. According to the company, the dressing: Prevents adhesions within the nasal cavities. Controls minor bleeding and minimizes edema,. Eliminates the need for painful post-op removal of packing.
LISTED UNDER: Bandages & DressingsBiomaterial For Wound Healing
February 23, 2010 6:06 am | Product Releases | CommentsMesynthes introduces the Endoform Dermal Template™. Endoform, a proprietary extracellular matrix biomaterial, provides a unique biologic template for tissue regeneration. The technology utilizes a proprietary extracellular matrix biomaterial containing a complex mixture of important biological molecules, including structural and adhesive proteins, such as collagens, elastin, fibronectin and laminin and glycosaminoglycans.
LISTED UNDER: Skin Closure DevicesNext-Generation Anal Fistula Repair
February 22, 2010 5:46 am | W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsGore launches GORE BIO-A Fistula Plug, the next generation of anal fistula repair. According to the company, the plug features: Engineering to conform to the anal fistula tract, reducing the potential for failure due to fall-out. An expandable 3D structure of bundled hollow tubes that attach to a circular head, a single plug configuration can be customized to fit most fistula shapes and sizes.
LISTED UNDER: Skin Closure DevicesBlunt Point Needles
February 22, 2010 5:44 am | Ethicon, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsEthicon, Inc. offers ETHIGUARD Blunt Point Needles. According to the company, the ETHIGUARD Blunt Point Needle is a solution that helps protect healthcare practitioners and patients from needlestick injuries without compromising performance. Features include: Compliance with the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act standards.
LISTED UNDER: SuturesMesh For Natural Healing
February 5, 2010 6:09 am | Atrium Medical Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsC-QUR™ Mesh combines Atrium’s ProLite™ polypropylene mesh material with an all-natural Omega 3 bioabsorbable coating derived from highly-purified, contaminant-free, pharmaceutical-grade fish oil. This proprietary blend of natural Omega 3 fatty acids, alcohols and triglycerides aids mechanical handling and healing properties.
LISTED UNDER: Hernia MeshNon-Crosslinked Xenograft Device
February 5, 2010 6:08 am | Davol, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsDavol Inc., a subsidiary of C.R. Bard, Inc. offers a non-crosslinked xenograft device for use in soft tissue repair including hernia and abdominal wall reconstruction. Features include: A proprietary technology that maintains an acellular structurally intact, non crosslinked porcine dermal matrix for enhanced biocompatibility in host tissue.
LISTED UNDER: Hernia MeshAbsorbable Soft Tissue Fixation System
February 3, 2010 6:44 am | Davol, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsDavol, Inc. introduces a new absorbably fixation system. The SORBAFIX™ Absorbable Fixation System is indicated for prosthetic mesh fixation and the approximation of soft tissue in laparoscopic and open surgeries. The system is pre-loaded earlier with 15 or 30 absorbable fasteners that are deployed via a 5-mm, low profile delivery system.
LISTED UNDER: Hernia Mesh
