Parietex ProGrip self-fixating mesh delivers security, patient comfort and ease of use. Its advanced microgrip technology provides immediate fixation16 of the entire mesh surface for a secure repair and even distribution of tension for patient comfort. Designed for ease of use, the resorbable polylactic acid (PLA) microgrips enable surgeons to position and place the mesh in under 60 seconds17, without the use of additional fixation.18 Surgeons and patients can depend on a secure repair with the potential for greater patient comfort. Designed to address key issues in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, ProGrip laparoscopic self-fixating mesh delivers tack-free fixation over the entire anatomy, including below the inguinal ligament where traditional tacks cannot be placed.
Textile Material: Monofilament Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
Microgrip Material: Monofilament Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Microgrips/cm2: 36
Microgrip Absorption Time: >18 Months
Fast Resorbing Film Composition: 70% Collagen, 30% Glycerol
Fast Resorbing Film Dissolution Time: <1 Day
Weight Before Absorption (g/m2): 82
Weight After Absorption (g/m2): 49 (lightweight)
Pore Size (mm) (height by width): 1.8 x 1.8 (macroporous)
Sterilization Method: Ethylene Oxide