Overview of Hernia Repair Devices and Consumables

Hernia repair is among the most common surgical procedures performed worldwide, with approximately 20 million procedures performed annually.  Furthermore, the increasing prevalence of abdominal surgeries as well as co-morbidities including obesity has led to an increased risk of hernia development and recurrence. Of the 4 million laparotomies conducted each year in the US alone, up to 800,000 of these patients will later develop complications in the form of incisional hernias. Due to the overwhelming presence of this disease and related, post-operative conditions.

Hernia is bulging of an organ or tissue. It occurs when an organ or any other body part protrudes through the wall of tissue or muscle of organs. Symptoms of hernia such as pain, vomiting, and constipation, heartburn and others can be observed during certain activities such as running or walking. Different types of abdominal wall hernias include inguinal hernia, femoral hernia, umbilical hernia, incisional hernia, spigelian hernia, obturator hernia, epigastric hernia, hiatal hernia, and diaphragmatic hernia. Most of the hernias are not severe, which can be removed by surgeries to prevent further complications. There are three treatment options for hernia, such as medication, surgery, and change in lifestyle.

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Increasing demand for hernia repair devices has engaged manufacturers in launching products for hernia repair treatment. For instance, in September 2019, ACell, Inc. and Southmedic launched Gentrix Surgical Matrix family of devices, which includes ACell’s platform MatriStem UBM (Urinary Bladder Matrix) technology. The Gentrix Surgical Matrix family of devices are used for the treatment of hernia and abdominal wall repair.

For instance, in April 2019, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital raised awareness among pregnant women by spreading information about congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) that would help them during prenatal diagnosis by conducting a ‘CDH Care’ Program. SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital celebrate April as a congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) awareness month.

Key companies operating in this research are Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., Cooper Companies Inc., Lifecell Corporation (Allergan Plc), W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., Maquet Holding B.V. & Co. KG, Becton, Dickinson and Company, Medtronic Plc, Cook Medical Inc., Baxter International Inc., and B. Braun Melsungen AG.