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Vitagel is available in the US, Canada and South Africa, and CE Mark approved in Europe.
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Vitagel - Technical Specifications - Components
VITAGEL® is a surgical hemostat composed of:
This unique combination of components produces an effective and safe hemostat by forming a collagen/fibrin scaffold with platelets.
VITAGEL facilitates hemostasis and healing through multiple mechanisms, amplifying the patient's own biology.
VITAGEL works by combining a thrombin/collagen suspension with the patient's own plasma to form a fibrin/collagen clot.
VITAGEL microfibrillar collagen and thrombin are each potent platelet activators. The thrombin also reacts with the patient's
plasma to initiate the conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin. This fibrin network combines with the collagen and activated
platelets to create a biologically active three-dimensional matrix.
VITAGEL biologically active three-dimensional matrix:
- Provides elasticity, strength and adherence to inhibit blood flow.
- Contains microfibrillar collagen which studies show to be conducive to cell ingrowth.1
- Contains a physiologic fibrinogen concentration. Conversely, high levels of fibrinogen may form dense fibrin films, which have been reported to impede healing.2
- Is resorbed in approximately 30 days.
1 Pachence, J.M. "Collagen-Based Devices for Soft Tissue Repair." Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, 33 (1996): 35-40.
2 Byrne, D.J., Hardy, J., Wood, R.A.B., McIntosh, R. Cuschieri, A., "Effect of fibrin glues on the mechanical properties of healing wounds." British Journal of Surgery, 78 (1991): 841-843.
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