SJM® Pericardial Patch with EnCap™ Technology
One Lillehei Plaza
St. Paul, Minnesota
55117
United States
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PHONE: 651-483-2000
FAX: 651-482-8318
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The SJM® Pericardial Patch with EnCap™ technology is indicated for cardiac and great vessel reconstruction and repair and pericardial closure. The EnCap™ anticalcification technology has been shown to reduce tissue calcification in animal studies1. The soft, pliable tissue is easy to handle and suture.
Reference:
1. Frater RWM, Seifter E, Liao K, Wasserman F. Anticalcification, pro-endothelial and
anti-inflammatory effect of post-aldehyde polyol treatment of bioprosthetic material. In: Gabbay S, Wheatley DJ (eds.). Advances in Anticalcific and Antidegenerative Treatment of Heart Valve Bioprostheses. 1st edn. Silent Partners, Inc., Austin, TX, 1997:105-113.
Caution: Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician or properly licensed practitioner.