A History of Strength and Consistency

This revolutionary material has been available since 1998, and over 100,000 implants have been used for hernia repair, urological, and gynecological applications. The Zimmer® Collagen Repair Patch is designed to be durable, for results that last. It is resistant to degradation and enzymatic attack. No sensitization, rejection, allergenicity, or no significant inflammatory response has been observed in animal testing.¹

This unique scaffold has proven to be strong with good cell infiltration and rapid revascularization.¹In tensile tests, the Zimmer Collagen Repair Patch can withstand a significantly larger load than small intestinal submucosa (SIS) patches offered by other companies. This is afforded by a 1.5mm thickness and preservation of the original collagen structure of the dermis.

Studies of the Zimmer Collagen Repair Patch in an ovine model of rotator cuff repair provided evidence of positive and predictable performance characteristics in animals. Good strength of repair and integration with native tendon tissue were invariably shown in all animals at 24 weeks.²

References

1. Data held on file at Tissue Science Laboratories plc
2. Data on file at Zimmer, Inc.

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