
In the reconstruction of hernias and other soft tissue deficiencies, minimizing chronic foreign body reaction helps reduce the risk of pain-related complications and is key to a durable, comfortable long-term repair. Foreign body reaction depends not only on the polymer, but also on the surface area in contact with the host tissues. Thus, the combination of proven material and proven structure produces a preferred solution.
GORE INFINIT Mesh is the only 100% monofilament PTFE, large pore knitted surgical mesh engineered for long-term patient comfort and quality of life. Unlike polypropylene and polyester, PTFE has remarkable chemical inertness, providing a low chronic foreign body reaction, and doesn’t degrade in the body over time.
The structure provides less surface area that encourages complete tissue in-growth and full mesh incorporation. In addition, a solid monofilament fiber helps reduce the risk of infection by reducing potential bacterial colonization sites associated with multifilament polyester yarns.
The combination of the remarkable chemical inertness of the PTFE polymer in a large-pore structure of GORE INFINIT Mesh offers surgeons and their patients advantages over polypropylene and polyester meshes. The product is engineered to minimize chronic foreign body reaction and maximize long-term patient comfort and quality of life with performance that lasts.