The biomimetic properties of implants are the most important aspects of their long-term clinical performance and safety. The gynecological as well as general surgery procedures of soft tissue defect reconstructions require the use of implantable medical devices of more sophisticated complex mechanical features. The aim of the study was to evaluate an optimal (taking into account implantation localisations) structure for knitted implantable medical devices for potential use in gynecological reconstructions, such as vaginal wall reconstructions and urinary incontinence treatment, as well as in general surgery for hernia treatment, in both standard and less-invasive procedures. The study shows a selection of the most optimal knitted structures based on mechanical criteria and further anatomical localisation of the implants designed. The choice of the selection criteria was carried out based on risk analysis according to Standard EN ISO 14971:2009. The idea of the research was to elaborate knitted three dimensional structures of an enhanced one-side surface for better connective tissue incorporation as well as a reduction in the surface mass while retaining the mechanical strength, taking into account anatomical requirements.

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Ultra-Light Knitted Structures for Application in Urologinecology and General Surgery – Optimisation of Structure in the Aspect of Physical Parameters

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  • Struszczyk Marcin H.
    Department of Material and Commodity Sciencs and Textile Metrology, Faculty of Material Technologies and Textile Design, Technical University of Lodz, Łódź, Poland
  • Gutowska Agnieszka
    Institute of Biopolymers and Chemical Fibres, Łódź, Poland
  • Kowalski Krzysztof
    Department of Knitting Technology and Structure of Knitted Products, Technical Universty of Lodz, Łódź, Poland
  • Kopias Kazimierz (j/w)
  • Pałys Beata
    Institute of Biopolymers and Chemical Fibres, Łódź, Poland
  • Komisarczyk Agnieszka
    Department of Material and Commodity Sciencs and Textile Metrology, Faculty of Material Technologies and Textile Design, Technical University of Lodz, Łódź, Poland
  • Krucińska Izabella (j/w)

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Abstract:

The biomimetic properties of implants are the most important aspects of their long-term clinical performance and safety. The gynecological as well as general surgery procedures of soft tissue defect reconstructions require the use of implantable medical devices of more sophisticated complex mechanical features. The aim of the study was to evaluate an optimal (taking into account implantation localisations) structure for knitted implantable medical devices for potential use in gynecological reconstructions, such as vaginal wall reconstructions and urinary incontinence treatment, as well as in general surgery for hernia treatment, in both standard and less-invasive procedures. The study shows a selection of the most optimal knitted structures based on mechanical criteria and further anatomical localisation of the implants designed. The choice of the selection criteria was carried out based on risk analysis according to Standard EN ISO 14971:2009. The idea of the research was to elaborate knitted three dimensional structures of an enhanced one-side surface for better connective tissue incorporation as well as a reduction in the surface mass while retaining the mechanical strength, taking into account anatomical requirements.

Tags: urologinecology implants, general surgery implants, ultra-light knitted structres, structure optimisation.

Citation: Struszczyk M. H., Gutowska A., Kowalski K., Kopias K., B Pałys., Komisarczyk A., Krucińska I.; Ultra-Light Knitted Structures for Application in Urologinecology and General Surgery – Optimisation of Structure in the Aspect of Physical Parameters. FIBRES & TEXTILES in Eastern Europe 2011, Vol. 19, No. 5 (88) pp. 92-98.

Published in issue no 5 (88) / 2011, pages 92–98.

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