Wittmann Patch^® Staged Abdominal Repair (STAR)

The Wittmann Patch is a hook and loop abdominal closure tool that is indicated for temporary bridging of abdominal wall openings where primary closure is not possible and/or repeat abdominal entries are necessary.

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TAWT^™ (Trans-Abdominal Wall Traction)

TAWT is a medial fascial preserving technique useing the Wittmann Patch to help close the acute open abdomen and reconstruct giant ventral hernias. It helps avoid the need for component separation and bridging mesh.

Starsurgical StarGuard™ suture-retention plates can be used to anchor sutures during TAWT procedures.

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Retention Guard™ skin-protecting plates

Retention Guard skin-protecting plates prevent suture pull-through, help protect skin, and anchor retention sutures in place.

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