| abstract |
A widely woven mesh coated with a bioactive material is disclosed, increasing the therapeutic efficacy of this mesh. This mesh can be used for the treatment of hernias, vaginal uterine prolapse and other similar injuries. The mesh comprises a strand having a maximum residual mass density of about 5 g / m < 2 > to about 50 g / m < 2 > with a space of about 1 mm to about 10 mm between the strands, and a bioactive coating. The bioactive coating can include at least one bioactive agent. |