The AbsorbaTack™ 5mm fixation device is a sterile, single use device for fixation of prosthetic material, such as hernia mesh, to soft tissue. The tack is constructed of an absorbable synthetic polyester copolymer derived from lactic and glycolic acid.
AbsorbaTack™ is offered in a long version for laparoscopic techniques in both 15 and 30 tack configurations, as well as a short version for open hernia repair in a 20 tack configuration.
Features and Benefits
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Absorbable Fixation | Leaves no metal behind. |
| Absorbable Material | Significant absorption seen in 3 to 5 months. Absorption essentially complete prior to 1 year. Temporary fixation is present when needed to secure mesh but unnecessary foreign material is resorbed once the mesh has healthy tissue integration. |
| No Sharp Piloting Needle Required to Deploy Tack | Reduced sharps in the OR. |
| Ratcheted Handle | Provides tactile feedback when firing. |
| Black Dot Feature | Facilitates visualization. |
| Similar to Pro Tack™ Fixation Device | Easy to use-provides secure mesh fixation. |
| Multiple Tack Load Options (both 15 and 30 Tack Loads) | Versatile for both inguinal and ventral procedures. |
| Long and Short Versions | Designed for both laparoscopic and open procedures. |
Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Does the AbsorbaTack ™ Fixation Device require a sharp piloting needle to place the tack? | No. The screw-in design of the tack requires no piloting sharps. |
| Is the AbsorbaTack ™ Fixation Device specifically designed for both open and minimally invasive procedures? | Yes. The AbsorbaTack™ Fixation Device is available in 15 and 30 tack long versions ideal for minimally invasive applications as well as a 20 tack version with a 20cm short shaft that provides access to open surgeries. |
| What size access device is required for minimally invasive use of the AbsorbaTack ™ Fixation Device? | The AbsorbaTack™ Fixation Device may be inserted through a 5 mm or larger (with the use of a converter) cannula for use in minimally invasive procedures. |
| From what material is the AbsorbaTack™ Fixation Device tack made? | The tack is made of the copolymer poly (glycolide-co-L-lactid), commonly known as PGLA. This copolymer degrades and is absorbed by hydrolysis to glycolic acid and lactic acid which are then metabolized by the body. |
| How long does it take for the AbsorbaTack™ Fixation Device tack to be absorbed by hydrolysis? | The absorption profile of poly (glycolide-co-L-lactide), commonly known as PGLA, in the first two weeks after initial implantation is minimal; a significant absorption rate is seen in the period from 3 to 5 months. Following this significant breakdown, the polymer absorption is essentially completed prior to one year. |
Not available in all markets.
Covidien products should only be used by responsible and experienced surgical practitioners.
