Description
The Medtronic ProTack fixation device is available from MedicalEx in the configurations listed below. The single-use 5 mm device fires titanium fixation tacks for permanent mesh fixation, the traditional choice where maximum long-term purchase is the priority.
- Titanium tacks for permanent fixation
- 5 mm laparoscopic device
- Helical tack design for tissue purchase
- Six per box as listed
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Main Description
The ProTack device is a 5 mm single-use fixation instrument that delivers titanium tacks for hernia mesh fixation. Its helical titanium tacks screw into tissue and mesh, giving permanent mechanical fixation points across the repair. Titanium fixation remains the choice where surgeons want the longest-established, strongest purchase, particularly in demanding ventral repairs. The device is supplied sterile, six per box as listed. It belongs to the same Medtronic fixation family as the absorbable and reloadable devices listed alongside it.
Features and Benefits
- Permanent purchase – Titanium tacks do not resorb, so fixation strength does not depend on incorporation timing.
- Helical design – The screw form resists pull-out better than straight staples in tissue.
- Established record – Titanium tack fixation carries the longest clinical history in laparoscopic hernia repair.
Product Specifications
Product Facts
| Device Type | Single-use fixation device, 5 mm |
| Tack Material | Titanium |
| Use | Hernia mesh fixation |
Packaging and Configurations
| Sterility | Sterile, single use |
| Package | 6 per box |
Product Line
| Brand | Medtronic |
| Product Family | ProTack fixation device |
Distribution
| Availability | Continental US |
| Package Quantity | bx (per configuration as listed) |
Why Choose This Product
Some repairs and surgeons still call for permanent titanium fixation. ProTack is the Medtronic device for those lists. Keeping it beside the absorbable options completes the fixation shelf.
- Maximum permanence – Non-resorbing tacks are the differentiator when lifetime fixation is the requirement.
- Pull-out resistance – Helical purchase grips tissue in a way flat staples cannot.
- Program fit – It shares technique and training with the wider Medtronic fixation family.
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
Titanium or absorbable tacks: how do surgeons choose?
Permanent titanium offers maximum long-term purchase and the longest track record. Absorbable tacks trade some permanence for leaving nothing behind. The choice follows the repair type, patient factors and surgeon preference.
How many tacks does the device carry?
The tack count is stated in the configuration label. The listed ProTack configuration is the standard 5 mm device sold six per box.
Is this device sterile and single use?
Yes. It is supplied sterile for single use unless its label states otherwise, and it must not be reprocessed or reused. Check the package integrity and expiry before every case.
How should this device be stored?
Store it in its original packaging under normal room conditions away from heat sources and moisture. Rotate stock by expiry date and quarantine any unit with damaged packaging.
What if a configuration I need is not listed?
The configurations shown are the ones carried in this catalog for this product line. If a case needs a different size or load, contact us before ordering so the right configuration can be confirmed rather than substituted at the table.
