Can GORE PRECLUDE® MVP® Dura Substitute be used in the spine?


GORE PRECLUDE® MVP® Dura Substitute may be used in the spine for repair of the dura mater during neurosurgery.

What advantage does GORE PRECLUDE® MVP® Dura Substitute have over other material?


GORE PRECLUDE® MVP® Dura Substitute has the versatility to be used in both traditional duraplasty closure applications as well as situations where biological fixation and sealing are desired.

What is the major benefit of GORE PRECLUDE® MVP® Dura Substitute over biological dural grafts?


Since GORE PRECLUDE® MVP® Dura Substitute is a synthetic material, there is zero risk of animal source disease transmission.

What kind of suture may be used with GORE PRECLUDE® MVP® Dura Substitute?


GORE PRECLUDE® MVP® Dura Substitute is compatible with any non-absorbable suture with a non-cutting needle.

How long has GORE PRECLUDE® MVP® Dura Substitute been used clinically?


GORE PRECLUDE® MVP® Dura Substitute is the latest in a long line of GORE ePTFE membranes that have been used in neurosurgery since the 1980s. Numerous independent clinical evaluations have been published describing the excellent clinical results with GORE ePTFE membranes.

Can a watertight closure be achieved with GORE PRECLUDE® MVP® Dura Substitute?


GORE PRECLUDE® MVP® Dura Substitute incorporates a proprietary sealing layer that facilitates an immediate watertight closure. In cases where enhanced biological fixation and sealing are desirable, GORE PRECLUDE® MVP® Dura Substitute may be implanted using an underlay technique. Size the material to overlap the defect by approximately 1 cm tucking the GORE PRECLUDE® MVP® Dura Substitute under the edges of the native dura. Suture in place per normal standard of care.

Are there any special handling or storage requirements for GORE PRECLUDE® MVP® Dura Substitute?


GORE PRECLUDE® MVP® Dura Substitute does not need to be kept in any special storage conditions. There is no expiration date for the product function or characteristics. Clean, unused, and undamaged portions of the GORE PRECLUDE® MVP® Dura Substitute may be resterilized up to three times using methods and parameters described in the Instructions for Use.