Gore Develops First Bioabsorbable Hernia Plug To Receive FDA Clearance.FLAGSTAFF Flagstaff, city (1990 pop. 45,857), seat of Coconino co., N Ariz., near the San Francisco Peaks; inc. 1894. Lumbering, ranching, and a lively tourist trade thrive in the region, where many ruined pueblos, numerous state parks, several lakes, and large pine forests , Ariz. -- W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market the GORE Bioabsorbable Hernia hernia, protrusion of an internal organ or part of an organ through the wall of a body cavity. The hernia is enclosed by a sac formed by the lining of the cavity. It results from a weakness or rupture in the wall, usually where there is already a natural weakness. Plug. The device, the first of its kind, was developed as an alternative to permanent hernia plugs. The unique bioabsorbable properties of the device allow it to be completely absorbed naturally by the body as the hernia defect heals. "Over a time span of approximately six months, the GORE Bioabsorbable Hernia Plug will literally disappear from the body and reduce the potential for chronic complications that have been associated with some non-bioabsorbable plugs," said William Montgomery William Montgomery is a name shared by several notable men:
The GORE Bioabsorbable Hernia Plug's design optimizes repair time, while allowing the surgeon to quickly and easily tailor the device to fit the defect. The extremely flexible, hollow tubes unique to the GORE Bioabsorbable Hernia Plug fold and collapse, permitting the device to adapt to the cavity. Excess material can be trimmed away, further enhancing tailorability. In addition, the tubular tubular /tu·bu·lar/ (too´bu-lar) 1. shaped like a tube. 2. of or pertaining to a tubule. tubular 1. pertaining to renal tubules. 2. pertaining to fallopian tube. construction serves as scaffolding for guided tissue regeneration. The GORE Bioabsorbable Hernia Plug is available with or without a permanent overlay (1) A preprinted, precut form placed over a screen, key or tablet for identification purposes. See keyboard template. (2) A program segment called into memory when required. mesh. ABOUT W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC. The Gore Medical Products Division has provided creative therapeutic solutions to complex medical problems for 30 years. During that time, more than 12 million innovative Gore Medical Devices have been implanted im·plant v. im·plant·ed, im·plant·ing, im·plants v.tr. 1. To set in firmly, as into the ground: implant fence posts. 2. , saving and improving the quality of lives worldwide. The extensive Gore Medical family of products includes vascular grafts, endovascular and interventional devices, surgical meshes for hernia repair Hernia Repair Definition Hernia repair is a surgical procedure to return an organ that protrudes through a weak area of muscle to its original position. , and sutures for use in vascular, cardiac, general surgery and orthopedic procedures. Products listed may not be available in all markets pending regulatory clearance. GORE is a trademark of W. L. Gore & Associates. |
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