COMPARISON_XomedMeroPack and Invotec Final Nasal Dressing ...
COMPARISON_XomedMeroPack and Invotec Final Nasal Dressing ...
COMPARISON_XomedMeroPack and Invotec Final Nasal Dressing ...
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Published Claim<br />
Stenting Characteristics<br />
Hemostatic Ability<br />
MeroPack Bioresorbable <strong>Nasal</strong> <strong>Dressing</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> Sinus Stent<br />
Provides excellent stenting capabilities to prevent<br />
adhesions between mucosal surfaces during<br />
mesothelial cell regeneration <strong>and</strong> lateralization<br />
of the middle turbinate 1<br />
(note footnote, below <strong>and</strong> clinical report attached)<br />
Collagen is added (20% content) to help<br />
control minimal bleeding following surgery or<br />
nasal trauma. In contact with bleeding<br />
surfaces, it attracts platelets to facilitate<br />
aggregation.<br />
Wound Healing Moist Wound Environment<br />
Residence Time<br />
Pharmaceutical<br />
Friendly<br />
In the hydrated state, it transforms into a<br />
biocompatible, muco-adhesion gel to provide a<br />
moist wound-healing environment to aid in the<br />
healing process.<br />
Meropack is slowly resorbed (breaks down, not<br />
absorbs) within two weeks, eliminating the<br />
need for painful packing removal. If desired, it<br />
is easily removed by suctioning at the first<br />
postoperative visit.<br />
March 4, 2010<br />
<strong>Invotec</strong> <strong>Final</strong> ENT Sponge<br />
FDA Cleared, specifically, for adhesion<br />
prevention in the post op sinus cavity.<br />
Composed of 100% collagen, <strong>and</strong> with<br />
a structure of leaflet lamella <strong>and</strong> minimal<br />
micro pore count, hemostasis, in<br />
recurrent nose bleeding with<br />
hypertension, to extensive<br />
nose/throat Fibrom, is quickly<br />
achieved, even in the presence of<br />
blood thinners (Aspirin or Clopidogrel,<br />
Plavix®); Hemostasis occurs in ~ 1-2<br />
minutes. 2<br />
Note: This material has been<br />
successfully used as a hemostatic<br />
sponge for 60 years.<br />
Contributes directly to accerated wound<br />
healing<br />
The amino acid composition of the<br />
Alpha-Gelatine (Collagen) is<br />
characterized by the high content of<br />
Glycin (33%), Proline, 2-Leucine, 4-<br />
Leucine; these are the main activators<br />
of Bone <strong>and</strong> Wound healing. Alpha-<br />
Gelatine is equivalent to accelerated<br />
gentle wound healing 3<br />
Liquifies in 3-5 days; absorbs<br />
completely in 7-9 days.<br />
Dry cavity, no residue.<br />
No claim Highly pharmaceutical friendly<br />
Price Estimated $60.00 per side $31.20 per side<br />
Source: References available at www.Xomed.com <strong>and</strong> <strong>Invotec</strong> International, Inc, Jacksonville.<br />
1<br />
This claim has been refuted by Hu KH et al, Effects of Meropack in the middle meatus after functional endoscopic sinus surgery in children with chronic sinusitis,<br />
International Journal of Pediatrics Ohorhinolaryngol, 2008 Oct;72 (10):1535-40. Epub 2008, Sug 26. Results: “Prevented postoperative hemorrhage, but did not<br />
significantly reduce synechiae after endoscopic sinus surgery”<br />
2<br />
Suckfull M.; Report on experimental therapy with the hemostatic device X-Blod in the discipline of otorhinolaryngology , Department of ENT, Ludwig-Maximilaians-<br />
Universitaet, Munich, Germany, January 2009.<br />
3<br />
QserveConsultaqncy BV, Amsterdam, The Effect of Gelatine on Wound Healing Gelita Medical B.V., Doc No.: 1105/09/ld; October, 2009<br />
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