Monofilament mesh

Versatex™ monofilament mesh

<p>Versatex™ monofilament mesh is intended for reinforcement of abdominal wall soft tissue where a weakness exists involving abdominal wall hernia repairs.</p>

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Features

Smart design

Innovative features for streamlined performance in extrapreperitioneal hernia repair

  • Hydrophilic, monofilament textile1,10,11
  • Base textile with exclusive 3-D construct1,10,11
  • Macroporous (2.1 x 3.0 mm) with hexagonal shape12
  • Medium weight (64 g/m2)1,13
  • Robust mechanical strength with balanced softness and rigidity‡,◊,1,2,5,9,13
  • Comprehensive flat sheet range for small, medium, and large ventral and groin defect repair¶,9,14
  • Flexible stocking options available in single and three-unit packaging9,14

Smart handling

Experience ease of use in preperitoneal hernia repair

  • Mesh transparency for improved anatomy visualization of the underlying tissue during mesh placement and fixation§,8
  • Centering and orientation marker for mesh positioning◊,9
  • Flexibility for easy mesh handling and abdominal wall conformability◊,3,5,9

Smart repair

Designed to offer good hernia repair performance†,1–6

  • 3-D macroporous structure and hexagonal pore shape deliver the strongest tissue ingrowth and favorable tissue response‡,#,15
  • Designed for improved mesh integration and reduced complications related to mesh shrinkage‡,1,6

Specifications

Indication for use Versatex™ monofilament mesh is intended for reinforcement of abdominal wall soft tissue where a weakness exists, in procedures involving abdominal wall hernia repairs.
Material composition12 3-D textile non-absorbable monofilament polyester (PET) — base textile 
2-D textile non-absorbable monofilament polyester (PET) — green marking textile
Pore size12 2.1 mm × 3.0 mm
Pore shape Hexagon
Weight Surface density (64 g/m2)
Sterilization method12 Gamma radiation
Shelf life12 5 years
Fixation device compatibility Compatible with Reliatack™ articulating reloadable fixation device and, AbsorbaTack™ 30X fixation device and with most suture types.∆,4,9,16–18
Ability to be re-cut Can be trimmed to size without fraying∞,1,19

Ordering information

Item number Style Size (cm) Units per box
VTX1106 Rectangular 11 × 6 1
VTX1106X3 Rectangular 11 × 6 3
VTX1510 Rectangular 15 × 10 1
VTX1510X3 Rectangular 15 × 10 3
VTX1515X3 Square 15 × 15 3
VTX1515 Square 15 × 15 1
VTX1515M Square 15 × 15 1
VTX1515MX3 Square 15 × 15 1
VTX2020M Square 20 × 20 1
VTX3030M Square 30 × 30 1
VTX4530M Rectangular 45 × 30 1

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† A 3-D macroporous design facilitates excellent tissue integration and reduces complications related to mesh shrinkage and foreign body reaction.

‡ Based on preclinical animal and benchtop studies. Benchtop testing and animal data are not necessarily indicative of human clinical performance.

§ Based on pore size versus Bard®* mesh, Bard®* soft mesh, Prolene®*, Prolene®* soft, Mersilene®*, Optilene®* LP, Parietex™ 3-D, SurgiPro™ range, Parietene™, and Parietene™ light.

◊ Based on surgeon feedback; 7 out of 7 surgeons answered “Yes.” Marking available for mesh sizes ≥ 15 cm × 15 cm. Particular attention should be paid not to cut the green marking as it may detach from the mesh. If the mesh is trimmed, the marking may no longer be centered and may lose its functionality as a result.

¶  Do not force the mesh through the trocar. Inappropriate insertion may lead to textile damage. Meshes equal to or larger than 45 cm × 30 cm should not be used in a laparoscopic approach. 

# The MWVLH mesh (mesh type corresponding to Versatex™ monofilament mesh) showed significantly greater tissue ingrowth by neovascularization score than medium-weight, medium size diamond (MWMD) pore meshes (p=0.033) and medium-weight, very large square (MWVLS) pore meshes (p=0.015). Not enough official symbol ! (**)Based on bench tests. The use of Covidien fixation devices is recommended.

∆ Based on bench tests. The use of Medtronic fixation devices is recommended.

∞ Particular attention should be paid not to cut the green marking as it may detach from the mesh. If the mesh is trimmed, the marking may no longer be centered and may lose its functionality as a result.

  1. Based on internal report TEX-FP-052b, Versatex™ monofilament mesh — finished product characterization. September 2020.
  2. Based on internal report T2306CR025b, Versatex™ monofilament mesh design verification. March 2015.
  3. Based on internal report T2306CR027b, Versatex™ monofilament mesh design validation. March 2015.
  4. Based on internal report by Köckerling F, Herniamed registry extraction. Versatex™ monofilament mesh. November 2020.
  5. Based on internal expert report by Moore E, Evaluation of clinical outcomes associated with the use of Versatex™ monofilament mesh in patients with groin hernia repair. March 2019.
  6. Weyhe D, Cobb W, Lomanto D. Comparative analysis of the performance of a series of meshes based on weight and pore size in a novel mini-pig hernia model. Presented at: EHS 2013.
  7. Based on internal report T2306CR022a, Safety and local tolerance. October 2014.
  8. Based on internal report T2306CR044a, Support of the marketing claim “design for improved visualization during placement.” March 2015.
  9. Based on internal report T2306CR053b, Versatex™ monofilament mesh evaluation by surgeons for design validation. March 2015.

  1. Based on internal report T2306CR042b, Physical and mechanical properties of Versatex™ monofilament mesh versus current meshes on the market. March 2015.
  2. Lefranc O, Bayon Y, Montanari S, Gravagna P, Therin M. Reinforcement Material in Soft Tissue Repair: Key Parameters Controlling Tolerance and Performance — Current and Future Trends in Mesh Development. London: Springer Verlag London Ltd.; 2011:275–287.
  3. Based on internal report TEX001, List of meshes. July 2023
  4. Deeken CR, Abdo MS, Frisella MM, Matthews BD. Physicomechanical evaluation of polypropylene, polyester, and polytetrafluoroethylene meshes for inguinal hernia repair. J Am Coll Surg. 2011;212(1):68–79.
  5. Based on internal report T2306CR043a, Size and shape comparison chart. March 2015.
  6. Lake SP, Ray S, Zihni AM, Thompson DM Jr, Gluckstein J, Deeken CR. Pore size and pore shape — but not mesh density — alter the mechanical strength of tissue ingrowth and host tissue response to synthetic mesh materials in a porcine model of ventral hernia repair. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2015;42:186–197.
  7. Based on internal report TEX-FP-041a, Versatex™ monofilament mesh — suture compatibility. August 2020.
  8. Based on internal report TEX-FP-035b, Versatex™ monofilament mesh — tacks compatibility. August 2020.
  9. Based on internal report T2306CR060a, Evaluation of Versatex™ monofilament mesh compatibility with ReliaTack™. March 2015.
  10. Based on internal report T2306CR046a, Support of the marketing claim “ability to be trimmed to size without fraying.” March 2015.