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Information about the graft and the materials used: Type of material used for tissue replacement and tissue reinforcement: Non-absorbable material, with antimicrobial coating: 750 cm² to less than 1,000 cm²

Special material has been used to replace or reinforce some of your tissue.

In your case, synthetic material that will permanently remain in your body has been used. Certain substances sometimes adhere to the material. The aim of these substances is to prevent bacteria from propagating on the material.

Additional indicator

If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.

  • L: Left
  • R: Right
  • B: Both sides

Further information

Note

Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).