Bioresorbable Protective Sheet

CardioWrap® Bioresorbable Protective Sheet offers an innovative option for postsurgical healing following interventional cardiothoracic surgery. CardioWrap® is a protective sheet made from an amorphous bioresorbable copolymer 70:30 Poly(L-lactide-co-D,L-lactide) commonly referred to as PLA. Place the CardioWrap® Bioresorbable Protective Sheet over a pericardial defect for use as a pericardical repair device in patients that require reoperation in 6 months. The demonstrated safety record combined with excellent handling characteristics makes CardioWrap® an excellent choice for cardiothoracic procedures.

Safety

PLA has no known side effects with minimal risk of inflammatory reaction. PLA and similar resorabable materials have been used in surgical implants and suture materials for over thirty years.

Transparent

Virtually weightless protective sheet is clear and allows for complete visualization of anatomy for ease of placement.

Handling Characteristics

CardioWrap® is easily repositioned in wet environments, can be sutured into place for complete surgeon control, and can easily be trimmed and cut for specific anatomical considerations.

Impermeable

Independent laboratory testing has determined that CardioWrap® is impermeable throughout the critical healing period and up to 8 weeks.

Biocompatible

The bioresorbable protective sheet is a synthetic match to the natural lactic acid molecule, is inert, and is naturally absorbed through bulk hydrolysis.

Strength

CardioWrap® comes in two thicknesses, 0.02mm and 0.05mm, and retains significant tensile strength (greater than 80% and 100% respectively) for the initial 8 weeks and decreases in a controlled fashion through 24 weeks.

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