Covidien Biologic Implants for hernia and abdominal wall repair.

In complex soft tissue repair, reliability is critical. Combining the tensile strength of synthetic hernia repair¹ materials with the biocompatibility of an acellular porcine dermal implant, Permacol^™ biologic implant delivers proven versatility, durability and strength for ventral hernia and abdominal wall reconstruction, component separation and soft tissue repair. Permacol^™ biologic implant’s proprietary cross-linking with HMDI resists collegenase degradation without compromising biocompatibility, allowing tissue ingrowth and neovascularization.

Requiring no rehydration or refrigeration, Permacol^™ biologic implant is ready to use when needed and maintains dimensional stability. A xenograph composed of acellular porcine dermis is exceptionally durable and easy to use for ventral hernia and abdominal wall repair, adapting both to the surgeon’s preferred technique and to the patient’s anatomical needs. Permacol^™ biologic implant is available in a variety of sizes, including larger sizes that eliminate the need for suturing multiple pieces together.

More than 20 years of refinement went in to the making of Permacol^™ biologic implant, and during its preclinical trials and subsequent decade of clinical application, it has yielded positive post-operative outcomes across multiple surgical disciplines. From its ease of application to its advancement of optimal long-term results, Permacol^™ biologic implant is engineered to be a reliable asset at every critical step of surgery.

Performance at every step

• Ready to use: No refrigeration or rehydration required; large sizes eliminate the need to suture multiple pieces together.
• Versatile: Adapts to surgeon’s preferred technique and patient’s unique anatomy.
• Strong: Integrates with tissue to form a secure bond.
• Durable: Cross-linked for long-term results.

*Kaleya RN. Hernia. Oct 2005; 9 (3): 269-276

**Ridgway DM et. al. In: Department of Surgery NlaGH, edScunthorpe, UK2005

*** Permacol biologic implant should only be used by experienced practitioners who do so under their own responsibility.