The protractor 5mm fixation device is a sterile, single use device for fixation of prosthetic material, such as hernia mesh, to soft tissue. The tack is helical and made of titanium. The overall Length of the shaft is approximately 35.5cm. Protractor comes in a 30 tack configuration.

 

Helical fasteners provide secure fixation of a prosthetic material to various types of tissue

The 5 mm diameter of the instrument can be used in conjunction with 5 mm ports, minimizing the size of the insertion site

Titanium materials minimize interference with imaging technologies, such as MRI