Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the ProTack 5mm device different from absorbable fixation devices?
The ProTack™ uses permanent titanium tacks, offering long-term mesh stability in patients where durable fixation is essential. Absorbable devices dissolve over time, while ProTack’s titanium coils remain securely anchored.
Can the 174006 ProTack™ device be used in all types of laparoscopic hernia repairs?
It is primarily intended for ventral, inguinal, and incisional hernia repairs, but surgeons may use it in other laparoscopic procedures where mesh fixation is required.
Are the titanium tacks compatible with imaging like CT or MRI?
Titanium is generally MRI-safe and CT-compatible, but patients should always inform radiology technicians about implanted tacks.
