PROLENE* Polypropylene Hernia System

For outstanding patient outcomes, the PROLENE Hernia System is a proven, effective repair¹

• Demonstrates reproducible outcomes with different groups of surgeons¹
• Secure posterior repair from a simple anterior approach
• Three points of protection

Construction

     Underlay Patch

• Covers all 3 triangles of groin (myopectineal orifice)
• Repairs and prevents recurrence of indirect, direct, and femoral hernias
• Posterior repair from an anterior approach

     Onlay Patch

• Covers entire floor of inguinal canal
• Overlaps the pubic tubercle for added support
• Minimal suturing secures entire device

     Connector

• Connects underlay and overlay patches
• Virtually eliminates migration

For more information please visit:
http://ecatalog.ethicon.com/hernia-repair/view/prolene-hernia-system

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References: 1.Gilbert A, et al. Closer to an ideal solution for inguinal hernia repair: comparison between general surgeons and hernia specialists. Hernia. 2005;10:162-168.

Listed below are additional resources related to PROLENE* Hernia System:

Improved outcomes with the Prolene Hernia System mesh compared with the time-honored Lichtenstein onlay mesh repair for inguinal hernia repair.

Combined anterior and posterior inguinal hernia repair: intermediate recurrence rates with three groups of surgeons.

Prolene Hernia System compared with Lichtenstein patch: a randomized double blind study of short-term and medium-term outcomes in primary inguinal hernia repair.

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For additional information on hernia repair, visit the websites below.

HerniaSolutions.com This site is available to answer patients' questions about hernias and hernia repair options.  You'll find helpful information about hernias, symptoms, products, recovery and more.  Meet hernia patients and discover how they overcame their hernia problems.

ClinicalExpertise.com A source of online training, resources and information focused exclusively on the indications and application of our medical devices for surgical repair. Specifically designed for physicians, surgeons and other medical professionals, our self-paced curricula provide you the background you need for advanced or hands-on training as well as information about our innovative medical devices, techniques and services that can transform your practice.

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