Proven Material
Constructed from Polyglycolic Acid:Trimethylene Carbonate (PGA:TMC), a medically proven biocompatible copolymer, GORE® SEAMGUARD® Reinforcement is composed of an intricate 3-dimensional matrix of open, highly interactive pores.
Feature | Benefit | Competitive Differentiation |
---|---|---|
Synthetic, 100% bioabsorbable material Comprised of 67% PGA:33% TMC |
|
|
Uniform, thin material – average thickness of 0.4 mm (max of 0.5 mm) | Consistent, strong, yet thin – minimal staple interference | Animal-derived buttressing material is thicker with less space for tissue=more challenging staple formation |
More than 50 published clinical papers | Long-term clinical experience | Check the data – other buttressing options have none or limited studies in humans |
- Uniform, thin material. By adding a consistent, strong yet thin 0.40 mm reinforcement to the staple line, GORE® SEAMGUARD® Reinforcement mechanically increases the strength of the resection line by evenly distributing the staple pressure exerted on the tissue over a wider surface of area.
- Strength over time. Serving as an effective scaffold, the pores successfully guide the regeneration of favorable type I collagen. While providing added strength to the staple line during the critical healing process, this reinforcement is gradually and predictably absorbed, usually within six to seven months. The risk of a prolonged inflammatory response is eliminated.
- Minimal inflammatory response. Compared to other buttressing materials, GORE® SEAMGUARD® Reinforcement has shown minimal tissue inflammatory response.
Uniform, Thin Material
By adding a consistent, strong yet thin 0.40 mm reinforcement to the staple line, GORE® SEAMGUARD® Reinforcement mechanically increases the strength of the resection line by evenly distributing the staple pressure exerted on the tissue over a wider surface of area.
Less Impact on Staple Formation = More Confidence
With GORE® SEAMGUARD® Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement:
- Thinner material = more space for tissue
- More space for tissue = better staple formation
Strength Over Time
Serving as an effective scaffold, the pores successfully guide the regeneration of favorable type I collagen. While providing added strength to the staple line during the critical healing process, this reinforcement is gradually and predictably absorbed, usually within six to seven months. The risk of a prolonged inflammatory response is eliminated.
References
- Gogolewski S. Resorbable polymers for internal fixation. Clinical Materials 1992;10(1-2):13-20.
- Covidien. Endo GIA™ Reinforced Reload with Tri-Staple™ Technology. [Product Brochure]. New Haven, CT: Covidien; 2014. P140008-1.
- Ponce J, Fullum TM, McCrea C, Eng M. Histopathological Assessment of Staple Line Reinforcement Materials in a Porcine Model. Flagstaff, AZ: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc; 2017. [Poster]. AV1250-EN2.