Self-gripping mesh

ProGrip™ self-gripping polypropylene mesh

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Self-gripping mesh

ProGrip™ self-gripping polypropylene mesh

The ProGrip™ self-gripping polypropylene mesh portfolio provides more sizes for your inguinal and ventral hernia repair procedures.

Description

Bring ProGrip™ technology to your hernia repair procedures.

The resorbable polylactic acid (PLA) microgrips of ProGrip™ self-gripping polypropylene mesh provide a vast constellation of uniform fixation points across the entire mesh surface.†,‡,§,1

This technology supports good tissue integration,◊,2 prevents the mesh from shifting during placement,¶,#,3 and facilitates easy positioning.3–5

Features

Inguinal hernia repair benefits

  • Low recurrence rates and improved patient quality of life∆,6–9
  • Significantly shorter procedure times than sutured mesh∆,9–11
  • Lower pain scores and lower dosing of postoperative analgesics§,∆,∞,11

Ventral hernia repair benefits

  • Five large sizes to fit all ventral hernia defects¶,#,††,3,4,12
  • Reduced need for additional fixation,††,§,13 eliminating associated pain§,5,7–10,13–15
  • Faster mesh placement (including fixation) compared to flat sheet meshes¶,‡‡,3

Gain the confidence of a technology used, tested, and trusted globally.16–20

Specifications

Mesh21 2-D textile structure with grips
Raw material21 Polypropylene (PP)
Mono/multifilament21 Monofilament Ø0, 10 mm
Grips21 Polyactic acid (PLA)
Mono/multifilament21 Monofilament Ø0, 15 mm
Contribution to mesh22 less than 8 weeks
Pore size§§,23 1.6 × 0.6 mm
Thickness§§,23 1.3 mm
Surface density (before grips absorption)§§,23 76 g/m2
Surface density (after grips absorption)§§,24 43 g/m2

Frequently asked questions

Ordering information

Item number Side Size (cm) Shape Units per box
PP1208DL Left 12 × 8 Elliptical pre-cut with flap, marking 1
PP1208DR Right 12 × 8 Elliptical pre-cut with flap, marking 1
PP1509G 15 × 9 Rectangular 1
PP1515G 15 × 15 Square 1
PP2015G 20 × 15 Rectangular 1
PP3020G 30 × 20 Rectangular 1
PP3030G 30 × 30 Square 1
PP4030G 40 × 30 Rectangular 1

 Mesh complications may include, but are not limited to, acute and chronic pain, extrusion/erosion, hematoma, infection, inflammation, recurrence, and/or seroma. 

Based on benchtop data, not necessarily indicative of human clinical outcomes.

The technique used to fixate the mesh (suture and/or tacks) is left up to the surgeon.

§ The textile self-gripping feature makes it possible to position the mesh without fixation, depending on the size of the defect, the hernia position, and the quality of the anatomical structures.

◊ Based on animal study, not necessarily indicative of human clinical outcomes.

Based on preclinical data, not necessarily indicative of human clinical outcomes.

# Based on feedback from 6 surgeons, conducted in lab setting with cadaver. Surgeons compensated.

∆ Applicable to PP1208DL, PP1208DR, PP1509G.

∞ A study conducted by M. Kapischke showed a beneficial impact of the self-gripping mesh on pain score and a lower dosing of postoperative analgesics during hospital stay compared to a sheet of polypropylene mesh.

†† Applicable to PP1515G, PP2015G, PP3020G, PP3030G, PP4030G.

‡‡ Based on feedback from 6 answers, 5 surgeons (83%), conducted in lab setting with cadaver. Surgeons compensated.

§§ Mean value measured on one batch. Values may differ slightly within and between batches, or by using an alternate testing method.

∆∆ If a pre-cut mesh is trimmed, special care should be taken to preserve the sewing to limit the risk of recurrence and the green marking should not be cut as it could detach from the base textile. If the mesh is trimmed, the green marking may no longer be present, compromising its function.


  1. Based on internal test report 43615CR042, Design output file. July 2023.
  2. Benito-Martínez S, Rodríguez M, García-Moreno F, et al. Self-adhesive hydrogel meshes reduce tissue incorporation and mechanical behavior versus microgrips self-fixation: a preclinical study. Hernia. 2022;26(2):543–555.
  3. Based on internal test report 43615CR103, GROOT marketing questionnaire. July 2023.
  4. Based on internal test report 43615CR073, Design validation report. July 2023.
  5. Anadol AZ, Akin M, Kurukahvecioglu O, Tezel E, Ersoy E. A prospective comparative study of the efficacy of conventional Lichtenstein versus self-adhesive mesh repair for inguinal hernia. Surg Today. 2011;41(11):1498–1503.

  1. Based on internal report TEX-FP-088d, List of hernia mesh products. July 2023.
  2. Jorgensen LN, Sommer T, Assaadzadeh S, et al. Randomized clinical trial of self-gripping mesh versus sutured mesh for Lichtenstein hernia repair. Br J Surg. 2013;100(4):474–481.
  3. Based on internal report RE00475736, Herniamed Registry data extraction report 5-year follow-up inguinal hernia repair — fixation/no fixation. August 2022.
  4. Bruna Esteban M, Cantos Pallarés M, Artigues Sánchez de Rojas E, Vila MJ. Prospective randomized trial of long-term results of inguinal hernia repair using autoadhesive mesh compared to classic Lichtenstein technique with sutures and polypropylene mesh. Article in Spanish. Cir Esp. 2014;92(3):195–200.
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  6. Pierides G, Scheinin T, Remes V, Hermunen K, Vironen J. Randomized comparison of self-fixating and sutured mesh in open inguinal hernia repair. Br J Surg. 2012;99(5):630–636.
  7. Based on internal test report 43615CR071, Design verification report. July 2023.
  8. Based on internal test report 43615CR123, Fixation information for ProGrip™ self-gripping polypropylene mesh in ventral hernia repair. September 2023.
  9. Köhler G, Lechner M, Mayer F, et al. Self-Gripping meshes for lichtenstein repair. Do we need additional suture fixation? World J Surg. 2016;40(2):298–308.
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  11. Based on internal report. List of products manufactured in Trévoux by Sofradim Production. Volumes from 2007 to 2023. December 2023.
  12. Klobusicky, P, Hoskovec D. Reduction of chronic post-herniotomy pain and recurrence rate. Use of the anatomical self-gripping ProGrip™ laparoscopic mesh in TAPP hernia repair. Preliminary results of a prospective study. Wideochir Inne Tech Maloinwazyjne. 2015;10(3):373–381.
  13. Muysoms FE, Vanlander A, Ceulemans R, et al. A prospective, multicenter, observational study on quality of life after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair with ProGrip™ laparoscopic, self-fixating mesh according to the European Registry for Abdominal Wall Hernias Quality of Life Instrument. Surgery. 2016;160(5):1344–1357.
  14. Birk D, Pardo CG. Self-gripping Parietene and Parietex ProGrip™ mesh laparoscopic hernia repair: Have we found the ideal implant? Surg Technol Int. 2012;22:93–100.
  15. Bueno-Lledó J, Torregrosa A, Arguelles B, et al. ProGrip™ self-gripping mesh in Rives-Stoppa repair: Are there any differences in outcomes versus a retromuscular polypropylene mesh fixed with sutures? A "case series" study. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2017;34:60–64.
  16. Based on internal text report TEX013e, Type GPL textile. February 2015.
  17. Based on internal test report MC2009-004CR020, Parietex ProGrip™ mesh self-gripping feature functional trial. May 2010.
  18. Based on internal test report 43615CR110c, ProGrip™ self-gripping polypropylene mesh versus ProGrip™ self-gripping polyester mesh: mesh physical and mechanical comparison — 510(k).
  19. Based on internal test report TEX-FP-073a, ProGrip ™ self-gripping polypropylene mesh finished product textile characterization without PLA grips or loops. September 2020.
  20. Based on internal test report BIO099a, Biodegradation of polylactic acid monofilament yards. February 2021.