Polyester-Polyethylene Composite Mesh

What Ultralene Mesh Is

Ultralene is a sterile, non-absorbable composite mesh designed for hernia repair. The dual-sided prosthesis is intended to support tissue integration on the parietal side while providing a barrier on the visceral side. It is used for the reconstruction of soft-tissue deficiencies and is intended for use by a qualified surgeon trained in mesh implantation and the relevant surgical techniques.

Composition and Construction

Ultralene is composed of one layer of knitted polyester mesh for the parietal side and one layer of medical-grade low-density polyethylene film for the visceral side, fused into a single composite. The polyester surface is macroporous and hydrophilic and is intended to encourage tissue ingrowth on the parietal side, while the extruded, expanded, low-porosity LDPE film is intended to act as a barrier and to minimise tissue attachment on the visceral side. The mesh also contains perforations intended to allow seroma drainage.

Characteristics and Handling

Ultralene has a thin, low-profile design intended to support rolling and laparoscopic placement, and a placement marker is provided to assist orientation. Proper orientation is essential: the LDPE surface is placed against the bowel or other visceral structures, and the polyester mesh surface faces the tissue plane where ingrowth is intended. The mesh can be fixed with sutures or tackers. Selection of size, orientation and fixation method is at the discretion of the surgeon, based on the patient’s condition, the type and location of the defect, and operative requirements.

Applications

Ultralene is designed for use in:

• Ventral / incisional hernia
• Para-umbilical hernia
• Umbilical hernia
• Inguinal hernia — direct and indirect
• Femoral hernia

Ordering Information

Technical specification: thickness approximately 0.47 mm, with a placement marker. For additional ordering and size information, contact our representative.