PMCF Study of LiquiBand FIX8® OHMF Device

Inclusion Criteria:

• Subject is able to understand and give informed consent to take part in the study

• Subject has a primary inguinal hernia.

• Subject is scheduled to undergo open inguinal hernia repair using the LiquiBandFIX8® OHMF device.

• Subject is willing and able to comply with the protocol assessments at time ofsurgery and during the post-surgical follow-up period.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Subject is undergoing open repair surgery for recurrent hernia, where the primarysurgery was also open. Subjects with recurrent hernia whose primary surgery waslaparoscopic are not excluded.

• Subject has an anatomical defect or had prior surgical procedures that in theopinion of the investigator makes them unsuitable for open hernia repair with theLiquiBand FIX8® OHMF device.

• Subject is known to be non-compliant with medical treatment.

• Subject is pregnant or actively breastfeeding.

• Subject has any significant or unstable medical or psychiatric condition that, inthe opinion of the Investigator, would interfere with his/her ability to participatein the study.

• Subject has a known sensitivity to cyanoacrylate or formaldehyde, D&C Violet No.2dye or any other component of LiquiBand FIX8® OHMF device.

• The hernia mesh to be used in the repair is constructed from Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) or absorbable materials.

• The hernia mesh to be used in the repair is a self-gripping mesh (e.g. ProGrip).

• Subject has active or potential infection at the surgical site.

• Subject has a history of keloid formation.

• Subject has a known vitamin C or zinc deficiency.

• Subject has a connective tissue disorder.