Abdominal hernia prosthesis Optilene® Silver Mesh Range

Optilene® Silver Mesh Range First polypropylene meshes with embedded silver ions. Intended to help to reduce the risk of microbial colonization on the surface of the mesh Optilene® SIlver Mesh LP & Optilene® Silver Mesh Elastic The antimicrobial properties of silver ions within Optilene® Silver Mesh LP and Optilene® Silver Mesh Elastic are intended to help to reduce the risk of microbial colonization and biofilm formation on the surface of the mesh. “In vitro” tests have demonstrated that Optilene® Silver Mesh LP and Optilene® Silver Mesh Elastic show antimicrobial activity against various organisms, including Escherichia coli and Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).