A partially absorbable prosthesis for treating inguinal hernias.

Hybridmesh® is a quadriaxial co-knitted mesh with 25% of non-absorbable polypropylene (PP) monofilament and 75% of absorbable polylactic acid (PLLA) monofilament.

The prosthesis weighs 80 g/m². The polylactic acid filaments give the mesh the right level of rigidity for quick and easy positioning.

After the polylactic acid filaments have been fully absorbed (in approximately 7-10 months), the residual polypropylene mass weighs just 20 g/m², leaving a soft, light and comfortable mesh implant.

The advantages of the semi-absorbable mesh:

• it is highly manageable (easy positioning)
• because of its structure, Hybridmesh® can be positioned using a sutureless technique, reducing the incidence of chronic pain
• its macro-porous structure allows for optimal fibroblastic infiltration (resulting in flexible rather than rigid scar tissue)
• minimal inflammatory reaction
• it allows for optimal tissue integration
• it retains structural stability even after partial absorption
• it gives patients maximum comfort.