Biodegradable mesh for hernia repair

Rutgers University scientists and TyRx Pharma, Inc., have announced the FDA’s clearance of a new medical device for hernia repair that incorporates a biodegradable technology developed at the university.

The device consists of a surgical mesh coated with a polymer developed using a Rutgers bioresorbable technology. The polymer gives the surgical mesh improved handling characteristics that facilitate precise placement during the surgical repair and leave less implant material following the resorption of the coating.

Very few synthetic bio-degradable polymers have been approved till date by the FDA, hence the approval of this synthetic mesh based on a new material (tyrosine-based polyarylates) is a major breakthrough in regenerative medicine.

Reference - Rutgers University,

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2 Responses to “Biodegradable mesh for hernia repair”

Domenico Savatta, MD Says:
January 4th, 2006 at 9:33 pm
I am a robotic surgeon from New Jersey specializing in urologic oncology.

I often find inguinal hernias and fix them laparoscopically at the same time as the robotic prostate surgery.

The way mesh works is by physically reinforcing the repair of the defect. My concern with this is that the repair will be weakened when the mesh biodegrades.
Cash Advance Says:
September 18th, 2007 at 11:47 pm
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