Histoacryl A revolution in mesh fixation Closure Technologies
Histoacryl A revolution in mesh fixation A new indication for a classic product Histoacryl has been used for more than 40 years in operating rooms around the world as an excellent skin closure adhesive and as a standard technique to treat esophageal and fundus varices. More than 1.200 publications demonstrate the usefulness of adhesives. Histoacryl is now also available to fix reinforcement materials on soft tissues. trends A new trend in a classical surgery Nowadays ensuring a healthy abdominal wall is a universal concept, which involves providing solutions for the reduction of recurrences, postoperative chronic pain and infection, among others. In the field of hernia repair, the importance of a strong, quick and efficient fixation method to reduce these complications is undisputed. According to literature the technique of mesh fixation with synthetic glues has been known since 1996 (1). Achieving haemostasis, promoting wound healing or fixing implants are some of the examples where synthetic adhesives are used, from cardiovascular to orthopaedic surgery, including general surgery (2). Histoacryl, a well-known synthetic glue among the medical community, offers these and other advantages. From its preparation to the patients comfort: it is strong, it is quick and it is efficient. 2
Easy identification: drop of Histoacryl applied onto an Optilene Mesh strong quick It is strong Low recurrence rate (1, 3, 4, 8) Stand-alone fixation method in different hernia repair techniques, such as: mesh and plug (3), TAPP (4, 5) or Lichtenstein (6) Non-invasive method reported to be better tolerated by the patient (3, 5, 6, 8) It is quick Fast and efficient polymerization in contact with tissue (4), allowing mesh respositioning Ready-to-use product (9) Storage at room temperature (9) Decreases surgery time 3
efficient It is efficient Efficacy demonstrated in vitro and in vivo (4) It acts as a sterile occlusive system (1) Intrinsic bacteriostatic properties that help to reduce local septic complications (1) Tissue closure is rapid and with minimized risk of injury (1) (1) Farouk R, Drew PJ, Qureshi A, Roberts AC, Duthie GS, Monson JR. Preliminary experience with butyl-2-cyanoacrylate adhesive in tension-free inguinal hernia repair. Br J Surg. 1996 Aug;83(8):1100. (2) Peng HT, Shek PN. Novel wound sealants: biomaterials and applications. Expert Rev Med Devices. 2010 Sep;7(5):639-59. (3) Testini M, Lissidini G, Poli E, Gurrado A, Lardo D, Piccinni G. A single-surgeon randomized trial comparing sutures, N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate and human fibrin glue for mesh fixation during primary inguinal hernia repair. Can J Surg. 2010 Jun;53(3):155-60. (4) Kukleta JF, Freytag C, Weber M. Efficiency and safety of mesh fixation in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair using n-butyl cyanoacrylate: long-term biocompatibility in over 1.300 mesh fixations. Hernia. 2011 Oct 21; in print. (5) Agresta F, Baldazzi GA, Ciardo LF, Trentin G, Giuseppe S, Ferrante F, Bedin N. Lightweight partially absorbable monofilament mesh (polypropylene/poliglecaprone 25) for TAPP inguinal hernia repair: initial experience. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2007 Apr;17(2):91-4. (6) Helbling C, Schlumpf R. Sutureless Lichtenstein: first results of a prospective randomised clinical trial. Hernia. 2003 Jun;7(2):80-4. Fascia and skin can also be closed with the glue (8, 9) Low intra- and postoperative morbidity Potentially less harmful than traditional invasive methods (1, 5, 7) No human or animal components (9) (3, 5, 6) (7) Jourdan IC, Bailey ME. Initial experience with the use of N-butyl 2-cyanoacrylate glue for the fixation of polypropylene mesh in laparoscopic hernia repair. Surg Laparosc Endosc. 1998 Aug;8(4):291-3. (8) Nowobilski W, Dobosz M, Wojciechowicz T, Mionskowska L. Lichtenstein inguinal hernioplasty using butyl-2-cyanoacrylate versus sutures. Preliminary experience of a prospective randomized trial. Eur Surg Res. 2004 Nov- Dec;36(6):367-70. (9) Instruction for use Histoacryl. Histoacryl 4
Histoacryl A revolution in mesh fixation Ordering information Combine Histoacryl with our product range of meshes to achieve the best interaction: Description Article No. Contents Histoacryl Blue 1050044 10 x 0.5 ml Histoacryl Blue 1050052 5 x 0.5 ml Optilene Mesh 7.5 x 15 cm (60 g/m 2 ; pore size 1.5 mm) 1065030 Optilene Mesh 10 x 15 cm (60 g/m 2 ; pore size 1.5 mm) 1065040 Optilene Mesh 15 x 15 cm (60 g/m 2 ; pore size 1.5 mm) 1065080 Optilene Mesh LP 7.5 x 15 cm (36 g/m 2 ; pore size 1 mm) 1064715 Optilene Mesh LP 10 x 15 cm (36 g/m 2 ; pore size 1 mm) 1064725 Optilene Mesh LP 15 x 15 cm (36 g/m 2 ; pore size 1 mm) 1064705 Optilene Mesh Elastic 10 x 15 cm (48 g/m 2 ; pore size 2.4 x 3.6 mm) 1064920 Premilene Mesh 7.5 x 15 cm (80 g/m 2 ; pore size 0.8 mm) Premilene Mesh 10 x 15 cm (80 g/m 2 ; pore size 0.8 mm) Premilene Mesh 15 x 15 cm (80 g/m 2 ; pore size 0.8 mm) 1064425 1064495 1064435 Histoacryl 5
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