Septocoll® E - Biomet

Septocoll ® E – An OverviewSeptocoll E is a resorbable, equine collagen fleece. It hasa hemostatic effect and contains gentamicin providingprophylactic local antibiotic protection.Septocoll E is suitable for use in septic and aseptic surgery.The fleece can be employed in all disciplines of bone andsoft-tissue surgery.Resorbable Collagen for HemostasisDue to their favorable physical surface properties, collagenfleeces shorten the bleeding time, reducing blood loss.They support the overall wound healing process bypromoting rapid collagen and protein synthesis (1, 2) .The collagen used to manufacture Septocoll E is obtainedonly from equine tendons. TSE (Transmissible SpongiformEncephalopathy) does not occur in horses.Biological resorption of Septocoll E is complete afterapproximately four weeks. Additional surgery to removethe hemostatic material is not necessary. Thus the patient’smobility and sense of well-being can be restored quicklyand cost-effectively.Hemostatic collagen fleeceLocal antibiotic protectionBiological resorptionAdditional Local Antibacterial EffectSeptocoll E is impregnated with gentamicin to giveantibiotic protection. It can therefore be applied, wherereliable protection against secondary infection is required.Septocoll E is the only fleece on the market that contains acombination of two gentamicin salts:Gentamicin sulfate is highly water-soluble, enabeling arapid release of the active substance.Gentamicin crobefate – recognizable by its distinct yellowcolor – is less water-soluble and thus induces a slowrelease of the antibiotic.The combination of Gentamicin sulfate and crobefatetherefore result in a lasting antibiotic protection.The blend of hemostatic properties and durable localantibiotic protection create optimal conditions for a rapidand smooth healing process.3