Inguinal hernia repairs are common, with up to 1 million procedures performed each year in the U.S. alone. Approximately 80% of inguinal hernia repairs worldwide are performed using the Lichtenstein method, in which mesh is implanted to reinforce the repaired membrane.

Advantages of the AMID Stapler™ SAFETY - Avoid injury to Femoral Vessels SIMPLICITY - Fast and easy to learn open Hernia Repair UTILITY - Mesh Manipulation and fixation in one device VERSATILITY - Inguinal and Ventral Hernia Repair and skin closure VISIBILITY - Place staples more precisely ECONOMY - Use for mesh placement and fixation and skin closure; Decrease OR time RECOVERY - Less tissue retraction than suturing; Reduce post-op pain

The AMID Stapler™ was developed in conjunction with Dr. Parviz Amid, who popularized the Lichtenstein hernia repair. With built-in mesh manipulators, the AMID Stapler™is ideal for inguinal hernia surgery utilizing the Lichtenstein method, and can also be used to perform ventral hernia repairs and to close skin in either type of repair.

For Lichtenstein repair, The AMID Stapler™ will: Make the procedure easy, fast and safe Reduce post-operative pain Allow skin closure with the same device