The study enrolled 477 patients across 32 sites in the United States and Europe, making it the first large, randomized study evaluating prophylactic reinforcement for incisional hernia prevention using a resorbable mesh, a common complication following abdominal surgery for which no products are currently approved.

“PREVENT reflects our commitment to extending the impact of advanced tissue regeneration into new areas of patient care,” said Rian Seger, worldwide president of Surgery at BD. “By evaluating Phasix™ Mesh in hernia prevention, we are building on decades of innovation in abdominal wall surgery and generating evidence that could help broaden the role of regenerative technologies for patients at risk of post-surgical complications. We are grateful to the investigators, clinical sites and patients whose participation made this achievement possible.”