ETHICON, 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.Holzheimer RG. First results of Lichtenstein hernia repair with UltraPro mesh as a cost-savings procedure. European Journal of Medical Research. 2004;9:323-327. 2.Cobb W, et al. The argument for lightweight polypropylene mesh in hernia repair. Surgical Innovation. 2005;12:63-69