Optilene® Silver Mesh Range

First polypropylene meshes with embedded silver ions. Intended to help to reduce the risk of microbial colonization on the surface of the mesh

Optilene® SIlver Mesh LP & Optilene® Silver Mesh Elastic

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

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

Indication:

Optilene® Silver Mesh LP:

Re-inforcement material in connective tissue weakness for:

• Inguinal hernia repair
• Primary ventral hernia repair
• Incisional hernia repair

Optilene® Silver Mesh Elastic:

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