Fixation BD Products

Question 1

Downsides to Sutures

Answer 1

Time consuming
More dissection needed
source of tension and pain

Question 2

Advantages to Sutures

Answer 2

They work

relatively inexpensive

Question 3

Negatives to Mechanical Fixation

Answer 3

adds expense
complications relating from tack design (sharp points)
potential issues if tack migrates

Question 4

Pros to Mechanical Fixation

Answer 4

Cuts down on time
Less dissection needed
Reduced Pain

Question 5

Non-Mechanical Fixation

Answer 5

Glues (not indicated for use in hernia repairs)

Question 6

Pros to Absorbable Fixation

Answer 6

will eventually go away
less foreign material in the body
clear field if patient requires surgery later

Question 7

What are OptiFix and Sorbafix made out of?

Answer 7

PLA (poly lacticacid)

Question 8

How long does it take for Sorbafix to absorb

Answer 8

12 months

Question 9

Sorbafix depth of purchase?

Answer 9

5.3 mm

Question 10

SorbaFix features and advantages

Answer 10

maximum depth of purchase
fastener has smooth head and blunt tip
hollow core- tissue ingrowth
fastener gauge

Question 11

SorbaFix Counts

Answer 11

15 and 30 count

Question 12

SorbaFix Strength

Answer 12

retains 100% of its strength in the first two months

Question 13

Permafix vs Sorbafix

Answer 13

PermaFix is the same as Sorbafix but it is permanent

Question 14

OptiFix cannula length

Answer 14

39 cm

Question 15

Downside to OptiFix

Answer 15

will not fire into anything hard (cooper’s ligament or pubic bone)

Question 16

OptiFix Open

Answer 16

same as optifix but the end of the cannula is bent

Question 17

How long does OptiFix last in the body?

Answer 17

52 weeks

Question 18

Optifix remains 100% of it’s strength for the first _____ weeks

Answer 18

8 weeks

Question 19

What temperature does the temperature dot change colors?

Answer 19

40 C/ 104F

Question 20

Shelf life of OptiFix

Answer 20

1 year

Question 21

Capsure Materials

Answer 21

Made from stainless steel (used in biologic implants)
PEEK cap (organic thermoplastic)

Question 22

Capsure Surface Area Comparison to Protak

Answer 22

2.15 greater mesh surface area

Question 23

Capsure vs Protak large pore mesh study

Answer 23

76% of Protack fasteners failed
5% of Capsure fasteners
15 x more likely to retain large pore mesh

Question 24

Capsure vs Protack helical turns

Answer 24

4 vs 2.5