The present invention relates to a prosthesis (10) intended to be implanted at an implantation site, comprising information means designed to guide the surgeon in order to implant the prosthesis in a specified position, said prosthesis comprising at least one fabric called the base fabric (2) and having at least one apertured surface (3), said information means comprising at least one patch (4, 5) having a color different from that of the base fabric, said patch being provided with at least one barb (6) projecting from one of its surfaces and grippingly fastening said patch to said apertured surface of said base fabric at a specific place on said surface, the presence of said patch at said specific place bearing information designed to facilitate implantation of the prosthesis in said specified position. The invention also relates to a kit comprising a fabric and a patch.