Abstract: A method for treating glutardialdehyde-stabilized biological tissue of animal or human origin, such as porcine, bovine pericardium or human cadaver heart valves, provides a physical plasma treatment of the, in particular, collagen tissue for increasing the biocompatibility, cell colonization and durability thereof.

Abstract: A method for treating glutardialdehyde-stabilised biological tissue of animal or human origin, such as porcine, bovine pericardium or human cadaver heart valves, provides a physical plasma treatment of the, in particular, collagen tissue for increasing the biocompatibility, cell colonisation and durability thereof.

Abstract: A hernia mesh fabric for repair of in particular inguinal or hiatus hernias comprises a base sheet (1) of layered, flexible mesh material; a passage (3) in the base sheet (1) for a body canal, in particular for the spermatic cord or the oesophagus; an insertion slit (5) between the contour (4, 9) of the base sheet (1) and the passage (3) for insertion of the body canal into the passage (3); and a sewing bridge (7) which is located in the vicinity of the mouth (6) and able to be folded down on the insertion slit (5) and, on both sides thereof, to be stitched to the mesh material of the base sheet (1).

Abstract: An implantable prosthesis for repairing hernia defects comprises a basic structure (6) which is provided with concertina pleats (3) that are parallel to a direction of extension. They are fixed by a fixing arrangement so that the basic structure (6) is approximately hourglass-shaped in a plan view.

Abstract: Disclosed is a planar mesh implant for supplying hernia, comprising identical, superimposed mesh layers (1, 2), each of which is provided with a central opening (3, 4) and access slits (5, 6) that are offset relative to one another. The two mesh layers (1, 2) are joined together on one common side of the access slits.

Abstract: An absorbable implant comprises a basic compound made of a material which can be absorbed by the body of the implant recipient. A coating which contains titanium partially covers the basic compound, so that the latter comprises coating-free zones for the body to engage and absorb.