St Jude is connected in a number of ways to AHZ and this page has a very long trail leading all the way back to Admedus.
I was unable to trace exactly with definite measures whether this is Cardiocel but I can say this with 99% confidence depending on the people involved. This is AHZ cardiocel that they are reselling.
They are selling that in the US as well so maybe a lot of cross selling as well.
Note the details.
The Pericardial Patch with EnCap AC Technology* combines strong, durable bovine pericardium with a
proprietary anti-calcification treatment, making it suitable for a variety of cardiac repairs while offering improved handling and enhanced biocompatibility.
Contents: Pericardial Patch (1 unit per box)
|
Reorder Number |
Patch Size (cm) |
Nominal Thickness (mm) |
| 1 |
C0205 |
2 x 5 |
0.20 – 0.40 |
| 2 |
C0405 |
4 x 5 |
0.15–0.25 |
| 3 |
C0510 |
5 x 10 |
0.20 – 0.40 |
| 4 |
C0914 |
9 x 14 |
0.20 – 0.40
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Improved Handling and Suturability Support Cardiovascular Repair
- Ready-to-use, rinseless preparation saves time during procedures
- Bovine pericardium provides improved handling and suturability compared with synthetic patches1
- The strength of glutaraldehyde-fixed tissue enhances durability and helps resist undesirable changes such as patch shrinkage and aneurysm formation, even in high-stress repairs 2-6
- Soft, pliable tissue conforms to anatomy and sutures into place with minimal leaking along suture line
Anti-Calcification Treatment Enhances Biocompatibility And Durability
- Proprietary EnCap AC Technology caps residual aldehydes to reduce antigenicity and cytotoxicity 5,7,8
- Resists calcification and promotes rapid binds, thorough healing with endothelial cell covering 7-10
- Improved endothelialization strengthens the reconstruction or repair, helping reduce calcification and other degeneration 7-9
Appropriate for a Wide Range of Cardiac and Vascular Repairs8
- Annular reconstruction 3
- Endocarditis leaflet repairs
- Septal defect repairs
- Aortic root enlargement
- Pediatric applications 11
- Other vascular repairs
http://professional.sjm.com/products/sh/valve-repair/pericardial-patch
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