Proven material that provides economic value
GORE® ENFORM Biomaterial devices are intended for use in the reinforcement of soft tissue during the phases of wound healing by filling soft-tissue deficits. The device is completely absorbed, leaving no material behind in the body.
As an alternative to expensive biologics, GORE® ENFORM Biomaterials support savings in the high-cost category of plastic and reconstructive surgery.*
Typical ventral hernia mesh spend for U.S. hospitals 20191
Economic impact
14
Surgical procedures with
GORE® ENFORM Biomaterials
= $74,172
Savings realized†
$530k
Estimated annual savings for this academic center when choosing GORE® ENFORM Biomaterials over biologics, with 100 cases
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* Examples of applications where the GORE® ENFORM Biomaterials may be used include hernia repair as suture-line reinforcement, muscle flap reinforcement and general tissue reconstructions.
† Data on file 2019; W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc; Flagstaff, AZ.
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INDICATIONS FOR USE: The GORE® ENFORM Intraperitoneal Biomaterial and GORE® ENFORM Preperitoneal Biomaterial are indicated for use in the reinforcement of soft tissue. This includes use in patients requiring soft tissue reinforcement in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Examples of applications where the GORE® ENFORM Biomaterial may be used include hernia repair as suture-line reinforcement, muscle flap reinforcement and general tissue reconstructions.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: The GORE® ENFORM Intraperitoneal Biomaterial and GORE® ENFORM Preperitoneal Biomaterial are contraindicated for use in reconstruction of cardiovascular defects. Because GORE® ENFORM Biomaterial is absorbable, it is contraindicated for use in patients requiring permanent support from the device.