PerFix™ Plug
Plug and patch designed for use in a tension-free open hernia repair technique.
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A quick and simple preperitoneal underlay Modified Technique for the repair of groin hernias
The PerFix™ Plug is ideal for use in a tension-free preperitoneal repair technique. With over five million implants worldwide, the Bard™ PerFix™ Plug is designed with pleated edges that conform readily to defects of various sizes and shapes. The monofilament polypropylene design ensures healthy tissue ingrowth.
Entire operation can take 25 minutes or less2 Minimal dissection is required 4-5cm incision1 Local or epidural anesthesia can be used Accommodates all types of groin hernias
Utilized in a tension-free repair technique Recurrence rates reported at 0.15%1 Less than 0.5% chronic pain rate1
1. Millikan KW, Doolas A. A Long-Term Evaluation of the Modified Mesh-Plug Hernioplasty in Over 2,000 Patients. Hernia. 2008 June; 12(3): 257-260.
2. Rutkow, I.M. : The Perfix plug repair for groin hernias. Surg Clinics of N. America, 2003; 83; 5: 1079-1098; 78; 6: 1007-1023
1. Millikan KW, Doolas A. A Long-Term Evaluation of the Modified Mesh-Plug Hernioplasty in Over 2,000 Patients. Hernia. 2008 June; 12(3): 257-260.
2. Rutkow, I.M. : The Perfix plug repair for groin hernias. Surg Clinics of N. America, 2003; 83; 5: 1079-1098; 78; 6: 1007-1023
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1. Millikan KW, Doolas A. A Long-Term Evaluation of the Modified Mesh-Plug Hernioplasty in Over 2,000 Patients. Hernia. 2008 June; 12(3): 257-260.
2. Rutkow, I.M. : The Perfix plug repair for groin hernias. Surg Clinics of N. America, 2003; 83; 5: 1079-1098; 78; 6: 1007-1023