Nashville Surgical Instruments


The Kumar T-ANCHORS Hernia Set*

Frequently Asked Questions

1.  Is it necessary to tack the Mesh if the Kumar T-ANCHORS* are used?

Yes. The Kumar T-ANCHORS* provide Trans-fascial Suture Fixation of the Mesh in addition to staplers / tackers.


2. Do the Kumar T-ANCHORS* increase post-operative pain?

It appears that the Kumar T-ANCHORS* cause less post-operative pain than conventional sutures because these do not form a complete circle around the tissues.


3. Can the Kumar T-ANCHORS*cause Nerve Entrapment?

This is avoided by placement of each pair of T-ANCHORS* parallel to the expected course of the nerves. Also, as described above, complete nerve entrapment is avoided because T-ANCHORS* do not form a complete circle.


4. What if a T-ANCHOR* breaks?

Caution: The hemostatic tag to hold the T-ANCHOR* nylon suture should be applied at the suture end only. If the suture is grasped in the middle, crush injury may lead to breakage of the suture. Need for removal of broken T-ANCHORS* during surgery is determined by the surgeon. The material is bio-compatible.


5. Can the metal bars of the Kumar T-ANCHORS* cause adhesions?

The exposed surface area of the T-ANCHOR* metal bar is only 1 mm sq. It lies buried in the Mesh. However, exposure of the T-ANCHOR* metal bar to the peritoneal cavity can also be avoided by placement of the T-ANCHOR* between the Mesh and the abdominal wall (See Diagram on front page).


6. How strong are the Kumar T-ANCHORS*?

The Kumar T-ANCHORS* comprise an MRI compatible metal bar attached to a 0 Nylon Suture. In laboratory bench testing, mean tensile strength of the T-ANCHORS* was 4.76 lbs. Please Read the Detailed Instructions For Use prior to using this device.
 

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