The Baxter DURA-GUARD Surgical Patch has over 30 years of successful clinical application across a broad range of procedures.
The Baxter DURA-GUARD Surgical Patch is derived from bovine pericardium, a material known for excellent suppleness and strength. Through a proprietary manufacturing process called APEX Processing (Advanced Purification through EXtraction), the intrinsic nature of the material is maintained while meeting the highest levels of biocompatibility. The result is a biologic patch with a unique combination of benefits that differentiates it from other bovine pericardium materials.
The Baxter DURA-GUARD Surgical Patch is crosslinked with Glutaraldehyde, ads strength to an inherently strong material, it is designed to reduce antigenicity by crosslinking amine groups, treated with NaOH and reduces cellularity.
Exceptional Biocompatibility
Low Glutaraldehyde levels under 4 ppm (in vitro data).
Supports endothelialization as demonstrated in animal studies.
Does not promote calcification/mineralization.
Demonstrated to have a low risk of inflammatory response.
Strength and Durability With Excellent Handling
Calcification has not been observed in our patients who have been followed for ten years.