Peri-Strips Dry® - Synovis Surgical Innovations
Peri-Strips Dry® - Synovis Surgical Innovations
Peri-Strips Dry® - Synovis Surgical Innovations
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SYMBOL DEFINITIONS:<br />
Do not reuse<br />
STERILE<br />
Consult Instructions for Use<br />
Sterile<br />
Sterilized using irradiation<br />
Sterilized using steam heat<br />
This product is treated with sodium hydroxide.<br />
This product is derived from USDA inspected cattle.<br />
MADE IN THE U.S.A. Made in the U.S.A.<br />
CAUTION: Federal (USA) law restricts this device to sale by, or on the order of, a<br />
physician.<br />
REF Catalog number<br />
Use by date<br />
LOT Lot number<br />
Compatible stapler models<br />
Manufacturer<br />
Authorized Representative in the European Community<br />
SSI part number. SSI tracking number. SSI internal code. ID<br />
SSI internal code.<br />
DESCRIPTION:<br />
<strong>Peri</strong>-<strong>Strips</strong> Dry ® Staple Line Reinforcement (PSD) is prepared from dehydrated bovine pericardium procured<br />
from cattle under 30 months of age in the United States.<br />
One (1) tube of PSD Gel (Gel) is provided for every two (2) pouches of PSD. The Gel is used to create<br />
a temporary bond between the PSD buttress and the surgical stapler jaws until the stapler is positioned<br />
and fired. Each PSD loading unit and each Gel tube is packaged sterile in a separate pouch.<br />
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INDICATIONS FOR USE:<br />
PSD is intended for use as a prosthesis for the surgical repair of soft tissue deficiencies using surgical staplers<br />
when staple line reinforcement is needed.<br />
PSD can be used for reinforcement of staple lines during lung and bronchus resections and during bariatric<br />
surgical procedures.<br />
PSD can be used for reinforcement of staple lines during gastric, small bowel, mesentery, colon and colorectal<br />
procedures.<br />
CONTRAINDICATIONS:<br />
The use of PSD is contraindicated in patients with known sensitivity to bovine material.<br />
ADVERSE REACTIONS:<br />
As with any surgical procedure, adverse reactions are possible and include but are not limited to:<br />
infection, rejection, erosion, and allergic reaction.<br />
WARNINGS:<br />
Do not re-sterilize.<br />
Discard all open unused components.<br />
Do not use product if there is damage to the pouch or seals.<br />
Ensure the staple line is completely covered with the buttress, or inadequate coverage after firing may<br />
result.<br />
PSD is not designed, sold, or intended for use except as indicated; doing so may result in surgical<br />
complications.<br />
<strong>Synovis</strong> products differ; substitution of one product for another product may reduce product performance.<br />
Clinical experience with glutaraldehyde-fixed porcine xenograft heart valves indicates that fixed tissues<br />
may be subject to late attack by the body and subsequent tissue deterioration. In a like manner,<br />
glutaraldehyde-fixed bovine pericardium may be subject to later deterioration. The benefits of the use of<br />
this tissue in cardiovascular repair or repair of soft tissue deficiencies must be weighted against the possible<br />
risk of aneurysm or hemorrhage or patch weakening resulting from tissue deterioration.