Description
The Medtronic Symbotex composite mesh is available from MedicalEx in the configurations listed below. A monofilament polyester mesh with an absorbable collagen film and a handling marking, designed for easy deployment and placement with strong tissue integration and minimized visceral attachment.
- Monofilament polyester composite mesh
- Absorbable collagen film barrier
- Orientation marking for placement
- Laparoscopic and open surgery ranges
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Main Description
Symbotex composite mesh is a monofilament polyester textile combined with an absorbable collagen film, for hernia repair where one face lies against the abdominal wall and the other toward the viscera. Medtronic designed the mesh for improved ease of use, with easy deployment and placement within the abdominal cavity. The collagen film side is intended to minimize visceral attachment while the polyester side integrates with tissue for a durable repair. A visible marking helps the surgeon orient the mesh and center it over the defect during placement. Configurations span laparoscopic and open ranges in the sizes labeled, each sterile and single use.
Features and Benefits
- Deployment focus – Handling and unrolling behavior in the cavity are the design brief, reducing placement fumbling.
- Visceral protection – The collagen film barrier addresses the adhesion risk of intraperitoneal placement.
- Orientation marking – The printed marking keeps the mesh centered and correctly faced during fixation.
- Monofilament textile – Monofilament construction integrates well and presents less surface for bacterial harbor than multifilament weaves.
Product Specifications
Product Facts
| Mesh Type | Composite monofilament polyester with absorbable collagen film |
| Use | Laparoscopic and open hernia repair |
| Orientation Aid | Centering marking |
Packaging and Configurations
| Sterility | Sterile, single use |
| Package | Per configuration as listed |
Product Line
| Brand | Medtronic |
| Product Family | Symbotex composite mesh |
Distribution
| Availability | Continental US |
| Package Quantity | bx (per configuration as listed) |
Why Choose This Product
Mesh that deploys badly costs operating time and fixation quality. Symbotex was designed around that handling problem. It is the newer composite option beside the Parietex line for programs that want both.
- Placement ease – Deployment behavior is the differentiator surgeons feel in the first minute of use.
- Marked orientation – The centering mark prevents the quiet error of an off-center or flipped mesh.
- Balanced faces – Integration where wanted, barrier where needed, in one textile.
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from Parietex PCOx?
Both are Medtronic composite meshes with collagen film barriers. Symbotex is the newer design emphasizing deployment handling and a centering marking, while PCOx is the long-established optimized composite with the larger size ladder.
Which side faces the bowel?
The collagen film side faces the viscera, and the marking helps confirm orientation before fixation. The IFU describes the film's appearance and handling in detail.
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.
