Self-Expanding Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
February 1, 2010 5:58 am | Minnesota Medical Development Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMinnesota Medical Development's Rebound HRD and HRD V are self-expanding Nitinol framed/surgical mesh medical devices designed for the laparoscopic repair of inguinal, 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 MeshSystem For Open Ventral Hernia Repair
February 1, 2010 5:50 am | Covidien | Product Releases | CommentsCovidien offers the AbsorbaTack™ 20 Short Fixation Device, part of a comprehensive system for open ventral hernia repair. The new absorbable fixation device, with Parietex™ Composite Open Skirt (PCO OS) Mesh, provides a solution that adds no sharps in the OR for a safer surgical environment.
LISTED UNDER: Hernia MeshBarrier Gauze
December 11, 2009 5:46 am | Product Releases | CommentsA study released this month shows this barrier gauze may provide additional safeguards against influenza viruses including H1N1 An independent lab report demonstrated that BIOGUARD™ barrier gauze dressings from Derma Sciences, Inc. exhibit greater than 99.9% inactivation rates against swine flu virus after exposure for 24 hours.
LISTED UNDER: Bandages & DressingsBiodesign Surgisis® Fistula Plug
November 13, 2009 5:12 am | Cook Surgical | Product Releases | CommentsNow available from Cook Medical, the Biodesign Fistula Plug set includes the accessory products necessary for best-practices anal fistula repair. The success of the sphincter-sparing procedure can be enhanced by the standardization of technique, adequate tract preparation and proper patient selection.
LISTED UNDER: Skin Closure DevicesWound Dressing With Antimicrobial/Barrier Technology
November 13, 2009 5:08 am | Product Releases | CommentsDerma Sciences, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: DSCI), a company specializing in advanced wound care, announces that the Food and Drug Administration has issued its Guidance Document to support the classification of the Company's BIOGUARD™ barrier gauze wound dressings as Class II medical devices.
LISTED UNDER: Topical Wound Treatment ProductsWound Closure Using “Shoelace” Configuration
November 9, 2009 6:33 am | Wound Care Technologies, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsDermaClose can be used on any size linear wound device 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 DevicesVideo: Wound Closure Device
November 3, 2009 11:34 am | Covidien | Product Releases | CommentsCovidien (NYSE: COV) introduces the V-Loc™ absorbable wound closure device, the first surgical device of its kind to feature unidirectional barbed technology that enables surgeons to close dermal wounds quickly and securely without tying knots.
LISTED UNDER: Skin Closure DevicesCompanies Reach $276M Deal
October 9, 2009 6:32 am | Kimberly-Clark Health Care | News | CommentsKimberly-Clark is planning to buy I-Flow, adding technology to its portfolio of pain management and surgical solution products DALLAS (AP) — Kimberly-Clark Corp. said Friday that it will add higher-margin medical devices to its health care unit by purchasing health care company I-Flow Corp.
LISTED UNDER: Wound Drainage SystemsMechanical Performance, All-Natural Coating
October 2, 2009 7:22 am | Atrium Medical Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsAtrium Medical Corporation introduces its C-QUR™ V-Patch, indicated for use in the surgical repair and reinforcement of soft tissue, including hernia repair. Features of the product include: A combination of mechanical performance with the inflammation reducing properties of an all-natural Omega 3 fatty acid bioabsorbable coating.
LISTED UNDER: Hernia MeshSelf-Gripping Mesh
October 2, 2009 7:10 am | Covidien | Product Releases | CommentsParietex™ ProGrip™ Mesh from Covidien is the a self-gripping, semi-resorbable, lightweight mesh available for open inguinal hernia repair. Features of the biocomponent mesh include: Monofilament polyester (PET). A resorbable polylactic acid (PLA) gripping system.
LISTED UNDER: Hernia MeshInvestigating Laparoscopic Approaches To Incarcerated, Strangulated Inguinal Hernias
September 28, 2009 7:06 am | Articles | CommentsInguinal hernias are common presentations to general surgery clinics to be reduced and emergency units when they incarcerate or strangulate. While elective surgery for inguinal hernia has a low mortality rate of less than 1 death per 10,000 operations, the risks of post-operative complications following emergency surgery are high.
LISTED UNDER: Hernia MeshPuncture Closure Device
September 15, 2009 12:06 pm | Ranfac Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsRanfac Corporation introduces a Puncture Closure Device that permits multiple closures in a single device. The Puncture Closure Device offers: One hand operation. The ability for the surgeon to rapidly close multiple trocar sites securely and safely in a single device. The ability to be used to tack up hernia mesh prior to final placement, to ligate abdominal wall bleeding and for percutaneous suturing.
LISTED UNDER: Skin Closure DevicesPreloaded Endoscopic Stapler
September 15, 2009 11:58 am | Covidien | Product Releases | CommentsCovidien presents the Duet TRS™ Reload with Tissue Reinforcement (for use with ENDO GIA™ Universal handles), an endoscopic stapler preloaded with tissue reinforcement material, which is a synthetic absorbable polymer that remains flat and secure during placement and manipulation on tissue.
LISTED UNDER: StaplersC-QUR™ Mesh
September 11, 2009 7:03 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 MeshRebound HRD V Hernia Repair
September 11, 2009 6:50 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
