Specifications
| Company | Covidien |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Mesh Fixation Device |
| Size | 5mm |
| METHOD OF TACK DELIVERY | Spiral. 5 mm shaft and easy-to-use design. Controlled placement of tacks through point-and-shoot design. |
| HANDLE | Ergonomic pistol-grip handle. Ratcheted mechanism provides tactile feedback during firing. |
| SHAFT LENGTH | 36 cm |
| TACK MATERIAL | Absorbable polyester copolymer derived from lactic acid and glycolic acid poly (glycolide-co-Llactide) (PGLA). Dyed with D&C Violet No. 2. |
| TACK DESIGN | Screw-in tack requires no piloting sharps to place; smooth head with proximal wings sits flush against mesh. |
| TACK DIMENSIONS | 5.1 mm (total length) 4.1 mm (inserted length) 1.0 mm (profile) 5.1 mm (proximal wings provide surface area to hold mesh in place) |
| TACK REMOVAL | Tack can be unscrewed if necessary. |
