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Porcine Pericardial Patch

Product Information

Key Benefits

  • Proven porcine pericardial tissue1,2
  • Ultra thin and flexible
  • Exceptional handling
  • Uniform suture retention3

Porcine Pericardial Patch

Summary

Vascutek Porcine Pericardial Patch is a thin wall biological porcine tissue patch indicated for tissue repair in cardiac and vascular reconstruction, soft tissue deficiency repair and suture line reinforcement during general surgical procedures.

Product Details

Vascutek Porcine Pericardial Patches can be used for a wide range of surgical procedures.

Typical applications include:

  • Valve leaflet repair
  • Carotid Repair
  • Closure of pericardium and pericardial defects

The patches are ultra thin compared to bovine competitors (mean wall thickness 0.32mm), flexible, strong3 and feature exceptional handling characteristics.

SEM

The Vascutek Porcine Pericardial Patch is thinner than competitors’ patches:

Procine Pericardial Patch is thinner than the competition

(Results based on testing three different competitor patches, minimum of two per competitor)

The patches are stored in glutaraldehyde and require a simple rinsing procedure prior to implantation (see Instructions For Use).

The Vascutek Porcine Pericardial Patch is available subject to local regulatory approval.

References (Click to expand)

  1. Sosnowski A et al, (2008)
    Ann Thorac Surg; 86: 278-281
  2. Berg G et al (2001)
    Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovcascular Surgery
    13:4, Suppl 1(October), 48-54.
  3. Data on file at Vascutek.

Literature

Literature

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Instructions For Use

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FAQs

FAQs

1. Do the patches need to be rinsed prior to implant?

Yes, the patches are stored in 0.5 % glutaraldehyde solution and must be thoroughly rinsed in sterile saline solution before being implanted. Please see the rinsing procedure in the product Instructions For Use.

2. Can the patches be re-sterilised?

No, the patches must not be re-sterilised. Vascutek accept no responsibility or liability for re-sterilised products.

3. Can the patch be cut with scissors?

Yes, the tissue can be cut to the required size using scissors.

4. Can I retain unused pieces of a cut patch for use at a later date?

No, any unused tissue must be disposed of as biological waste as per normal hospital procedures. The patches must not be re-sterilised; Vascutek accept no responsibility or liability for re-sterilised products.

5. Is the container sterile?

No, the outside of the container is not sterile – only the inside of the container is sterile. The container must not be introduced into the sterile field.