The Covidien AbsorbaTack™ ABSTACK30 is a sterile, single-use fixation device containing 30 absorbable tacks, with a 5 mm shaft diameter and a 36 cm shaft length. ts tacks are made from an absorbable polyester copolymer derived from lactic and glycolic acids and are deployed using a spiral delivery mechanism. The device provides temporary fixation of prosthetic materials, including hernia mesh, to soft tissue during minimally invasive and open surgical procedures, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.