AbsorbaTack™ fixation device
AbsorbaTack™ fixation device
- Covidien
- United States of America
Leaves no foreign material behind over time
No metal required for fixation
Supports a minimally invasive approach through 5 mm shaft and ergonomic design
Features
Product design
Leaves no foreign material behind over time
No metal required for fixation
Supports a minimally invasive approach through 5 mm shaft and ergonomic design
Fixation strength
Provides strong temporary mesh fixation, with retention strength comparable to the ProTack™ fixation device at 1 week and 2 months in an animal model
Patient safety
Reduces the likelihood of inadvertent needle sticks in the OR, since no sharp piloting needles are required for deployment
Potentially fewer adhesions than permanent tack fixation based on a preclinical study
Violet tack with black-dot visualization feature
