The GORE® SEAMGUARD® Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement has a legacy of providing successful outcomes. 

85+ clinical studies* spanning 20+ years† supporting leak and bleeding reduction.1 

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Red Gore
Red Gore

Protects against leaks

The only‡ staple line reinforcement proven to significantly reduce leaks in sleeve gastrectomy procedures.2
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Dark gray-500
Dark gray-500

Protects against bleeding

Randomized prospective data has shown that the GORE® SEAMGUARD® Reinforcement significantly reduces bleeding.3,4
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Blue stone
Blue stone

Scientific literature analysis

Clinical performance with staple line reinforcement
(n = 8,142 patients).1
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* Data on file 2023; W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc; Flagstaff, AZ.
† First commercial marketing authorization, U.S. Food and Drug Administration in April 2003.
‡ Considering all systematic review and meta-analysis of published articles only that distinguish between types of staple line reinforcement.

  1. W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Clinical Performance with Staple Line Reinforcement. Scientific Literature Analysis (n = 8142 patients). Flagstaff, AZ: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc; 2023. [Literature summary]. 23868106-EN.
  2. Gagner M, Kemmeter P. Comparison of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy leak rates in five staple-line reinforcement options: a systematic review. Surgical Endoscopy 2020;34(1):396-407. https://rd.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs00464-019-06782-2  
  3. Nguyen NT, Longoria M, Welbourne S, Sabio A, Wilson SE. Glycolide Copolymer Staple-Line Reinforcement Reduces Staple Site Bleeding During Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass: A Prospective Randomized Trial. Arch Surg. 2005;140(8):773–778.
  4. Miller KA, Pump A. Use of bioabsorbable staple reinforcement material in gastric bypass: a prospective randomized clinical trial. Surgery for Obesity & Related Diseases 2007;3(4):417-422. 
IFU Consult instructions

Refer to Instructions for Use at eifu.goremedical.com for a complete description of all applicable indications, warnings, precautions and contraindications for the market where this product is available. RXOnly 

INDICATIONS FOR USE IN EUROPE: GORE® SEAMGUARD® Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement is indicated for use in surgical procedures in which soft tissue transection or resection with staple line reinforcement is needed.  

GORE® SEAMGUARD® Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement can be used for reinforcement of staple lines during lung resection, bronchial, bariatric, colon, colorectal, gastric, mesentery, pancreas and small bowel procedures.

CONTRAINDICATIONS: The GORE® SEAMGUARD® Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement is not indicated for patients requiring the patch reconstruction of cardiovascular defects such as cardiac, great vessel, and peripheral vascular arteries or veins. 

Product may not be available in all countries. Please check with your Gore representative for availability.
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