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Xenoguard
Pericardium membrane for soft tissue reconstruction
packaging materials and biological
materials.
- Never reuse the surgical matrix
Xenoguard once it has been removed
from its packaging and/or after it has
come into contact with a patient, as this
increases the risk of contamination, with
a subsequent risk of infection.
Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding
There are no studies on the use of
Xenoguard during pregnancy and
breastfeeding or on its impact on human
fertility. Therefore the advantages for
the mother and the possible risks for
the child must be assessed individually
before Xenoguard is used.
Application instructions
Xenoguard should only be used by
physicians who have become familiar with
the techniques of tissue regeneration
through respective training. As the
Xenoguard membrane is of natural origin,
slight rippling of the collagen structure and
variation of the membrane thickness may
occur when it is dry. These effects have
no influence on the quality and function of
Xenoguard.
While ensuring sterility, Xenoguard can
be cut with scissors to the respective
size and shape of the defect to be
treated in a dry or rehydrated state. The
use of suitable stencils can assist in
determining the area needed.
The Xenoguard membrane is dry on
delivery and must be rehydrated before
implantation by placing it in a sterile bowl
for a minimum of 5 minutes at room
temperature after opening the packaging
and fully covering it with sterile saline
solution, Ringer's solution or Ringer's
lactate solution. Xenoguard has a glazed
appearance when completely rehydrated.
When inserting the Xenoguard
membrane the greatest possible contact
with healthy tissue well interspersed
with vessels must be ensured in order
to promote the ingrowth of cells and the
regeneration of tissue. Overlapping with
a minimum of 2-3 cm of healthy tissue is
recommended.
In the event of significant contamination
or infection, in addition to thorough
GB