Patient Information

About TIGR Matrix Surgical Mesh

Information on materials and substances to which the patient can be exposed

TIGR Matrix Surgical Mesh is available in three sizes:

TIGR Matrix Surgical Mesh is knitted from two different synthetic resorbable fibers, possessing different degradation characteristics. The fast-resorbing fiber, making up approximately 40% of the matrix by weight, is a copolymer of glycolide, lactide, and trimethylene carbonate. The slow-resorbing fiber, making up approximately 60% of the matrix by weight, is a copolymer of lactide, and trimethylene carbonate. Both fibers degrade by bulk hydrolysis once implanted, resulting in a decreasing strength retention followed by mass loss of the fibers. In vitro testing showed that the fast-resorbing fiber (glycolide, lactide, and trimethylene carbonate) loses its mechanical strength after 2 weeks and in vivo studies in the abdominal wall of sheep showed that the fast-resorbing fiber is fully absorbed after 4 months. The same in vitro testing showed that the slow-resorbing fiber (lactide, and trimethylene carbonate) maintains its mechanical strength for 6 months and in vivo studies in the abdominal wall of sheep indicated that the slow-resorbing fiber is absorbed after approximately 36 months.

Necessary follow-up information

While TIGR Matrix Surgical Mesh will degrade and be fully metabolized in the human body after implantation, patients will be followed up according to normal hospital practice, please contact your doctor for further information.

Warnings and precautions with regards to interference with external influences, medical examination or environmental conditions

There are no warnings or precautions directed to patients in regards to interference with external influences, medical examination or environmental conditions.