Overview:
For open ventral and inguinal hernia repair
Offers strength with minimal foreign body mass(Ref: 342)
- Reduces the risk of patient complications compared with heavyweight mesh
- In a study of patients from the International Mesh Hernia Registry (IHMR), patients demonstrated low rates of intra- and postoperative complications, such as seromas, and recurrence (<1%) after 1 year.(Ref: 343,*)
- In the same study, patients receiving hernia repair with ULTRAPRO Mesh reported improvement in pain and movement limitations from baseline at 12 months postsurgery.(Ref: 343,*)
- Promotes less inflammation than heavyweight mesh.(Ref: 119)
- Macroporous design promotes fluid flow-through, reducing risk of seromas that could lead to infection.(Ref: 119,344)
- Withstands more than 2x the maximum abdominal pressure.(Ref: 119)
- Leaves behind 65% less foreign material compared with heavyweight mesh after partial absorption.(Ref: 342)
- Offers increased abdominal wall compliance.(Ref: 119,345)
Description and Specifications:
Allow patients to heal more comfortably
ULTRAPRO Mesh is a unique macroporous partially absorbable mesh. Designed for open and laparoscopic hernia repairs, it allows surgeons the versatility to perform various hernia repairs with a single technology. It offers excellent strength with minimal foreign body mass, to allow patients to heal more naturally with increased comfort and mobility.(Ref: 346,347,*)
For complete indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and adverse reactions, please reference full package insert.
Site References
- * Data from a prospective, longitudinal study of 151 patients receiving open hernia repair with ULTRAPRO® Mesh from the IHMR.
- * Data from a prospective, longitudinal study of 470 patients receiving laparoscopic, mostly inguinal, hernia repair with ULTRAPRO® Flat Mesh from the IHMR.
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