TELA Bio, Inc. announced the U.S. launch of OviTex IHR (Inguinal Hernia Repair) Reinforced Tissue Matrix, specifically designed for use in laparoscopic and robotic-assisted inguinal hernia repair. OviTex IHR is available in three configurations, consisting of a three- or four-layer anatomically shaped device or a three-layer rectangular device, to provide surgeons with a variety of options to address unique patient, technique or procedure-related characteristics. Each configuration has been designed for trocar-compatibility to enhance use of these products in laparoscopic and robotic procedures.

OviTex IHR builds on the existing OviTex portfolio, a next generation reinforced biologic that utilizes layers of ovine (sheep) rumen interwoven with just enough polymer suture for added strength, designed to minimize permanent polymer footprint?. OviTex has over 8 years of clinical experience with more than 45,000 implantations and 35 published or presented works demonstrating its clinical efficacy in hernia repair, based on sales and internal data. This data includes a prior retrospective study, Minimizing Retained Foreign Body in Hernia Repair Using a Novel Technique: Reinforced Biologic Augmented Repair (ReBAR), examining OviTex Core Permanent in a variety of hernia repair techniques and indications.

The study, led by Dr. Paul Szotek, Medical Director of the Indiana Hernia Center, included the analysis of 259 patients who underwent robotic inguinal hernia TAPP repair using the ReBAR technique and demonstrated a low 1.2% recurrence rate with an average follow up of 1.5 years.