Covidien AbsorbaTack Fixation Device – 15 Tacks

– The AbsorbaTack fixation device is designed for patient comfort, surgeon confidence and peace of mind
– The device is meant for Laparoscopic Ventral and Inguinal Hernia Repair
– It provides strong and temporary mesh fixation while leaving no foreign material in the body over time
– It requires no sharp piloting needle to deploy, eliminating the risk of inadvertent needle sticks in the OR due to the fixation device
– The new AbsorbaTack fixation device for laparoscopic hernia repair continues to deploy tacks when the shaft is flexed over 3 cm
– It supports a minimally invasive approach through 5 mm shaft and easy-to-use design
– It potentially fewer visceral attachments than permanent tack fixation
– It is available in the size of 5 mm
– It is available with 15 tacks