Parietex™ Composite Hiatal (PCO 2H) Mesh

Parietex™ Composite (PCO) hiatal mesh makes the surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hiatal hernia viable. While ordinary meshes can carry the risk of in-growth into the esophagus, Parietex™ Composite is coated on one side with a protective collagen-based film to help minimize tissue attachment. Its unique design provides for easy placement of the mesh for hiatal hernia repair.

All Parietex™ products are created from a macroporous polyester material whose properties invite healthy tissue integration and mesh compliance while reducing encapsulation

The mesh portfolio from the former Covidien AutoSuture business is now part of Medtronic’s Hernia and Wound Management segment within the Surgical Operating Unit. This division offers a broad range of synthetic and biologic hernia repair meshes along with fixation devices and surgical accessories used in open and laparoscopic hernia repair.

Key products include:

• Parietex™ mesh family – a widely used line of polyester-based meshes, including Parietex™ Composite (PCO), Parietex™ ProGrip™ (self-gripping), and Parietex™ Hydrophilic meshes designed for tissue integration and ease of handling.
• Symbotex™ – a composite mesh featuring a bioabsorbable collagen barrier, designed for intraperitoneal placement in laparoscopic ventral hernia repair.
• ProGrip™ – self-fixating mesh that eliminates or reduces the need for additional fixation devices.
• Permacol™ – a biologic porcine dermal collagen implant for complex abdominal wall and soft tissue reconstruction.

Medtronic continues to evolve this portfolio with a focus on patient outcomes, surgeon preference, and procedure-specific solutions, building on the foundation established by AutoSuture and Covidien’s long-standing presence in hernia repair.