Inguinal Products

Question 1

Open Inguinal Hernia Repair Options (3)

Answer 1

PerFix, Phasix Plug and OnFlex

Question 2

PerFix material

Answer 2

monofilament polypropylene

Question 3

Advantages of PerFix

Answer 3

Monofilament polypropylene
Atraumatic tip
Fluted edges
Inner petals
Per-shaped keyholed onlay patch

Question 4

PerFix Light

Answer 4

50% lighter than PerFix
Large pore, lightweight
Monofilament polypropylene

Question 5

Advantages of PerFix Plug Technique

Answer 5

Low recurrence rates
Tension free repair
Minimal dissection
25 minute procedure

Question 6

Phasix Plug

Answer 6

supports host tissue formation
degrades via hydrolysis
strong repair with no long term foreign material in body
only bioresorbable mesh for this area

Question 7

OnFlex Positives

Answer 7

Good posterior coverage on all 3 defect areas
Medium weight, medium pore mesh
Absorbable ring ensures proper placement

Question 8

Is 3D Mesh a biologic or synthetic?

Answer 8

Synthetic

Question 9

3D Max Advantages

Answer 9

Anatomically shaped to fit inguinal canal
Medial edge is marked
Reinforced shape
minimal to no fixation required

Question 10

3D Max Light

Answer 10

Same design as 3D Max just lighter weight, less foreign material in body