Optilene® Silver Mesh Elastic

First polypropylene meshes with embedded silver ions, designed to prevent material contamination in hernia repair procedures

The antimicrobial properties of silver ions within Optilene® Silver Mesh Elastic are intended to help to reduce the risk of microbial colonization and biofilm formation on the surface of the mesh.^[1]

“In vitro” tests have demonstrated that Optilene® Silver Mesh Elastic shows antimicrobial activity against various organisms, including Escherichia coli and Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).^[1]

Indication:

Re-inforcement material in connective tissue weakness for:

• Inguinal hernia repair
• Primary ventral hernia repair
• Incisional hernia repair
• Prevention of incisional hernia used as a prophylactic mesh in high-risk patients according to the professional criteria (such as but not limited to: age, nutrition, body mass index, comorbidities, etc.

Product Features:

• For open and laparoscopic procedures^[2]
• Light-weighted mesh^[3-4]
• Adapts to the longitudinal and latitudinal motion of the patient^[5]
• The antimicrobial properties help to reduce the risk of microbial colonization and biofilm formation on the surface of the mesh.^[1]
• MRI scans safe^[6]
• Prophylactic use reduces the risk of incisional hernias in patients treated with Optilene® Silver Mesh Elastic^[7]