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TELA Bio Announces U.S. Commercial Launch of LIQUIFIX™ – the Only FDA-Approved Liquid Adhesive for Internal Use in Hernia Surgery
Strong and secure, LIQUIFIX is the first approved adhesive-based product to affix mesh without penetrating patient tissue MALVERN, Pa., March 21, 2024 (GLOBE
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[{"type":"text","content":"Strong and secure, LIQUIFIX is the first approved adhesive-based product to affix mesh without penetrating patient tissue\nMALVERN, Pa., March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELA Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: TELA), a commercial-stage medical technology company focused on providing innovative soft-tissue reconstruction solutions, today announced the U.S. launch of LIQUIFIX FIX8™ Laparoscopic and LIQUIFIX Precision™ Open Hernia Mesh Fixation Devices. LIQUIFIX FIX8 is indicated for minimally invasive femoral and inguinal hernia repairs; and LIQUIFIX Precision is indicated for open femoral and inguinal hernia repairs. The LIQUIFIX devices are the only FDA-approved devices that affix mesh and approximate peritoneal tissue with liquid anchors. Based on market research, there are over 1.2 million hernia procedures performed each year in the United States (U.S.), the most common being inguinal hernia repair. LIQUIFIX hernia mesh fixation devices eliminate the need for penetrating mechanical tacks, sutures, or staples by delivering a liquid adhesive that allows for precise and controlled mesh fixation. The products are designed to reduce risk of mechanical tissue trauma as they do not breach patient tissue, allowing surgeons to affix the mesh and minimize risks of complications. The LIQUIFIX products may offer greater utility for surgical mesh in inguinal hernia repair by enabling mesh fixation to sensitive areas, such as the “triangle of doom” and “triangle of pain” – regions containing sensitive arteries, veins, and nerves where traditional traumatic fixation methods could result in major vascular or nerve injuries leading to chronic pain. “Aligned with our mission to prioritize the preservation and restoration of the patient’s own anatomy, this novel device is a natural addition to our fast-growing commercial portfolio,” said Antony Koblish, President and Chief Executive Officer of TELA Bio. “We’re excited to help surgeons across the U.S. advance the future of hernia repair fixation in robotic, laparoscopic, and open cases with this atraumatic approach.” “Based on my experience, the device is easy to use and is safe and effective,” said Mr. Paul Wilson, Consultant General Surgeon, who has used LIQUIFIX in over 1500 laparoscopic hernia repairs in the United Kingdom (U.K.). “The fixation strength is very impressive. I have seen a significant benefi...