SMALLERCONNECTOR. BIGGERBENEFITS.

Duatene™ bilayer mesh combines a flexible, macroporous onlay with a rigid underlay to support outcomes in open inguinal and femoral hernia repairs.1 Its two distinct layers are joined by a built-in connector. And if the connector looks different, that’s because it is.

Here’s what “different” means when compared to the PROLENE™* polypropylene hernia system (PHS) connector.

†7 out of 7 surgeons surveyed agreed.

SMALLER TO FIT ALL DEFECTS

The Duatene™ mesh connector is

53% smaller than PHS mesh

Despite its smaller size, the Duatene™ mesh connector delivers more strength than PHS mesh.

A smaller connector can accommodate all groin defect sizes — including small defects.2,3 Plus, the Duatene™ mesh connector is flexible to allow for anatomic conformability and easy positioning.1,†

BIGGER IN STRENGTH3–5

The Duatene™ mesh connector is

150% stronger than PHS mesh

References1. Based on internal test report #43021CR079a, Marketing claims evidence from design validation lab. April 2017.

2. Based on internal report #43021CR012C, Memo UN-7. October 2016.

3. Based on internal test report #TEX-FP-002, Duatene™ bilayer mesh characterization. June 2017.

4. Duatene™ Bilayer Mesh [instructions for use]. Trevoux, France: Medtronic; 2017.

5. Based on internal test report #TEX-FP-001, PROLENE™* hernia system (Ethicon™*) characterization. July 2017.

6. Based on internal test report #231086, Evaluation of local tissue effects and tissue integration of Duatene™ bilayer mesh — 4W pig study. August 2017.

7. Based on internal report #43012CR009B, Memo UN-5. June 2016.

See for yourself how Duatene™ bilayer mesh and its strong connector can take your open groin hernia procedures to the next level. Contact your sales rep for a free trial.

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PHS mesh has an empty tunnel-style connector, the Duatene™ mesh connector (right) is filled with polypropylene fibers.2,3,7

Pre-clinical studies demonstrate that the connector fibers-filled design features a homogeneous integration matrix to enable tissue ingrowth compared to competitive design.6

ADVANCED DESIGN

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