Ethicon PML01 Prolene Polypropylene Hernia Mesh
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Technical Specifications
- Material: Knitted polypropylene monofilament — same composition as PROLENE polypropylene suture
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable — resists tissue enzyme degradation; retains properties indefinitely
- Thickness: Approximately 0.020 inches (approximately 0.5mm)
- Standard Size (PML01/PMH): Approximately 15cm x 15cm square
- Key Properties: Bidirectional elastic; trimmable without edge unravelling; high burst and tensile strength
- MRI Compatibility: Yes — fully non-metallic, no imaging artifact
Frequently asked questions
Prolene polypropylene mesh is manufactured from the same knitted polypropylene monofilament as Prolene polypropylene suture — a material that resists degradation by tissue enzymes and retains its physical properties indefinitely in the body. Unlike absorbable meshes that lose structural integrity as they resorb, polypropylene mesh provides permanent mechanical reinforcement of the abdominal wall defect. Tissue ingrowth into the open mesh pores creates a biological-mechanical composite structure over time, providing additional strength beyond the mesh itself.
Prolene mesh is knitted in a specific pattern that allows the mesh to stretch in both the longitudinal and transverse directions. This bidirectional elasticity allows the mesh to deform with the abdominal wall during coughing, lifting, and other activities that momentarily increase intra-abdominal pressure, rather than resisting movement rigidly. Rigid mesh is associated with higher rates of mesh-related chronic pain; the elasticity of Prolene mesh allows it to move with the patient's own tissue dynamics rather than working against them.
Yes. One of the practical advantages of Prolene mesh is that it can be trimmed with scissors into any required shape without the cut edges unravelling or fraying. The knitted construction locks the fibres at each crossing point, so cutting between crossing points creates a stable edge. This allows the surgeon to customise the mesh shape for the specific defect geometry at the time of surgery without pre-cutting. For standard inguinal hernia repair using the Lichtenstein technique, most surgeons trim the medial end of the mesh to a rounded shape to reduce discomfort from the mesh edge.
For tension-free hernia repair (Lichtenstein technique for inguinal hernias), the mesh must overlap the defect margins by at least 3-5cm on all sides to ensure adequate tissue coverage and prevent hernia recurrence at the mesh edges. For laparoscopic hernia repair (TAPP or TEP), minimum overlap of 3-5cm is recommended for inguinal hernias, and 5cm or more for ventral hernia repair. Insufficient overlap is the most common technical cause of mesh hernia recurrence.
Yes. Prolene polypropylene mesh is entirely non-metallic and non-ferromagnetic. It does not contain any metal components, clips, or metallic fixation elements in its standard form. Patients with implanted Prolene mesh can undergo MRI examination without restriction. The mesh will not cause heating, movement, or imaging artifact in MRI fields. If metallic fixation devices (tacks, staples) have been used to secure the mesh, the MRI compatibility of those devices should be confirmed separately.
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