Plug-and-patch hernia device
A pre-shaped monofilament polypropylene plug with pleated petals that fills the inguinal or femoral ring, attached to a flat reinforcing patch; a tension-free repair technique distinct from flat Lichtenstein mesh.
How it is used
Primary open inguinal or femoral hernia repair, typically under local or regional anesthesia through a short incision.
Clinical tip
Should not be used in contaminated or infected wounds, as the mesh can cause fistula or extrusion; it should also not directly contact bowel.
Sources
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History
Added to the catalog on 2026-10-16.
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