Inguinal Hernia Repair
Covidien is committed to enhancing patient comfort after laparoscopic and open inguinal hernia repair. Our wide range of products accommodates surgeons’ preferred techniques and patients’ distinct anatomies with the aim of supporting optimal patient outcomes.
Covidien’s comprehensive portfolio of products for inguinal repair includes intuitive, biocompatible meshes; strong absorbable fixation devices that leave no metal behind; and precision access and dissection instruments engineered for absolute safety. Among other innovative solutions is the first and only self-fixating, semi-resorbable lightweight mesh available for inguinal hernia procedures – a pioneering product that allows surgeons to perform truly tension-free hernia repair.
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Parietex™ Plug and Patch System
The Parietex™ Plug and Patch system is easy to use, allowing surgeons to maintain their proven technique and designed to deliver enhanced patient comfort and intra-operative security through its unique design.
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Parietex ProGrip™ Self Fixating Mesh
Self-gripping, semi resorbable lightweight mesh available for inguinal and incisional hernia repair.
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Parietex™ Anatomical Mesh
A custom designed mesh for inguinal hernia repair combining a more rigid 2 dimensional weave for improved handling in laparoscopic procedures with a softer 3 dimensional weave to allow gentle placement over sensitive nerve and vessel structures.
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Parietex™ Folding Mesh
Folding mesh that utilizes a suture to fold the mesh for easier insertion into the surgical site.
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Parietex Easegrip™ Mesh
This mesh features a unique design for open inguinal repairs that combines a soft 3 dimensional weave for patient comfort with a key hole slit for ease of placement.
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Parietex™ Lightweight Monofilament Polyester Mesh
Designed to provide patients the optimal clinical benefits of polyester in a strong, lightweight, monofilament knit for lasting comfort.
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Parietex™ Flat Sheet Mesh
Parietex™ Flat sheet mesh comes in both 2 dimensional weaves (TEC) and 3 dimensional weaves (TET) designs for both open and laparoscopic mesh placement in hernia repair.
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Surgipro™ Flat Sheet Mesh
Nonabsorbable, polypropylene surgical mesh available in multiple weaves.
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Permacol™ Surgical Implant
Permacol™ surgical implant is a porcine dermal collagen implant for hernia and abdominal wall repair that provides optimal cross linking for durability.
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AbsorbaTack™ Fixation Device
Absorbable tack fixation device used for attachment of mesh for hernia repair.
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Endo Universal™ Stapler
The Endo Universal™ stapler has application in general surgery procedures for fixation of mesh in the repair of hernia defects and in other surgical specialties for approximation of tissue(s).
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ProTack™ Fixation Device
Helical tack fixation device used for attachment of mesh for hernia repair.
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Stat Tack™ Fixation Device
A Fixation Device that delivers helical titanium tacks for laparoscopic fixation of mesh in hernia repair.
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MultiFire VersaTack™ Stapler
The MultiFire VersaTack™ stapler has application in general surgery procedures for fixation of mesh in the repair of hernia defects and in other surgical specialties for approximation of tissue(s).
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Spacemaker™ Dissection Balloon
Access devices utilizing distention balloons to separate tissue planes, forming a discrete cavity for laparoscopic (TEP) inguinal hernia repair.
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Spacemaker™ Structural Balloon Trocar
Sterile Structural Balloon Trocar with pre-formed inelastic balloon and foam collar anchoring system.
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Spacemaker™ Plus Dissector System
The Spacemaker™ Dissector System combines a Spacemaker™ Dissection Balloon with a Spacemaker™ Blunt Tip Trocar to provide one simple device to gain access and dissection in a laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair.
Covidien products should only be used by responsible and experienced surgical practitioners.
