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Parietex™ Lightweight Monofilament Mesh

Parietex™ lightweight monofilament mesh is “designed to provide patients the optimal clinical benefits of polyester in a strong, lightweight, monofilament knit for lasting comfort.” All of Covidien's Parietex™ products are created from a macroporous polyester material whose properties invite healthy tissue integration and mesh compliance while reducing encapsulation. 1

Features and Benefits

FeatureBenefit
Hydrophilic polyester Produces superior cellular proliferation when compared to polypropylene mesh in vitro2
Macroporous Designed with optimal surface porosity3 for better tissue ingrowth
Lightweight Balanced with a high level of tensile tear strength4 and suturing strength5 for durability

  1. William S. Cobb, MD; Kent W. Kercher, MD; and B. Todd Heniford, MD. “The Argument for Lightweight Polypropylene Mesh in Hernia Repair.” Surgical Innovation, Vol 12, No 1 (March), 2005: pp 63-69

  2. Lefranc, O., Codoro, C., Vernier, A., Hadba, A., Gravagna, P. and Therin, M. (2009). “PET vs. PP mesh constructs and their influence on L929 fibroblasts adhesion and proliferation.” HS/AHS. Springer. Berlin, Hernia. 13: 64-72.

  3. 1.5mm x 1.5mm per Covidien preclinical studies

  4. 24 ± 1 N per Covidien (Trevoux) preclinical studies

  5. >33 ± 4 N per Covidien preclinical studies