What is Ventralight mesh?
By Matthew Harrington
What is Ventralight mesh?
Ventralight™ ST Mesh is an uncoated medium weight monofilament polypropylene mesh on the anterior side with an absorbable hydrogel barrier based on Sepra® Technology on the posterior side for laparoscopic ventral hernia repair.
Is Ventralight mesh permanent?
VENTRALIGHT™ ST Mesh with ECHO 2™ Positioning System (the device) is a low profile, bioresorbable coated, permanent mesh, with a preattached removable positioning system, designed for the reconstruction of soft tissue deficiencies during laparoscopic ventral hernia repair.
What is Ventralight?
Ventralight™ ST is a surgical product used to reinforce a weakened wall of muscle or tissue that causes organ bulging known as a hernia. Ventralight™ ST is manufactured by Davol Inc., a subsidiary of C.R. Bard, Inc., and is designed for laparoscopic repair of hernias.
Who makes Ventralight mesh?
C.R. BARD, INC
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| Brand Name | VENTRALIGHT ST W/ECHO |
| Manufacturer (Section D) | DAVOL INC., SUB. C.R. BARD, INC. Warwick RI |
| Manufacturer (Section G) | DAVOL INC., SUB. C.R. BARD, INC. San Geronimo Industrial Park Lot#1, Road#3, Km 79.7 Humacao 0079 1 |
| 1 Device Was Involved in the Event |
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What is Ventralex mesh?
The Ventralex™ Hernia Patch is a self-expanding polypropylene and ePTFE patch that allows for an intraabdominal, tension-free repair. This technique is designed to eliminate the lateral dissection typically required for preperitoneal placement, which may help minimize post-op pain.
Can a hernia mesh be removed?
Surgeons perform hernia mesh removal surgery, also called hernia mesh revision surgery, in patients who experience chronic pain, infections or other serious mesh-related complications following hernia repair. Doctors may remove hernia mesh by open abdominal surgery, laparoscopic surgery or robotic surgery.
What is Physiomesh made of?
Physiomesh is a coated surgical mesh used in hernia repairs. The mesh is made from polypropylene, a type of plastic. It is sandwiched between two thick synthetic film layers. The patient’s body absorbs the laminated film coating over time.
Was Ventralex mesh recalled?
There is currently no Ventralex mesh recall by the FDA. Mesh update 2020: There is a Bard / Davol multidistrict litigation, including Ventralex mesh, which is underway in Federal Court in the Southern District of Ohio. This consolidated hernia mesh lawsuit is for all victims who have Bard mesh made of polyproplene.
What is Ventralex mesh made of?
Ventralex is a hernia mesh patch made from polypropylene. Bard has already faced thousands of lawsuits over its transvaginal mesh and bladder sling products, which are also made from polypropylene. Despite the known risk associated with polypropylene, Bard continues to manufacture the Ventralex with polypropylene.
