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Crucial mesh parameters for selection of an ideal mesh. The impact of mesh implants on clinical results is the current subject of much litigation in the field of stress urinary incontinence and pelvic prolapse, and some manufacturers were sued because of allegedly defective implants. Bard Soft Mesh product and the Predicate Bard Mesh have the same indication: reinforce soft tissue, i.e., repair of hernias and chest wall defects. The Proposed Product has similar physical attributes and performance characteristics as the Predicates Bard Mesh, Mersilene Mesh, and Prolene Soft Mesh.
Materials and methods An intensive research effort was carried out on prosthetics that are commercially available worldwide. We conducted a search of the medical literature and companies’ websites to find the weights and thicknesses of commercially available prosthetics. Where these data were lacking, we contacted manufacturers directly in order to render the research more complete. A total of 166 products were considered for classification based on biomaterial properties. Among these, a homogeneous group of 80 polypropylene monofilament knitted or woven prosthetics was selected for classification based on weight. Weights were provided for 70 prosthetics (87%), and both the weight and thickness was provided for 40 prosthetics (50%).