Covidien Introduces the VascuSeal(TM) Vascular Sealant System to the European Marketplace.New advanced hydrogel hy·dro·gel n. A colloidal gel in which the particles are dispersed in water. hydrogel a gel that contains water. hydrogel Wound care A polymer absorptive wound dressing. See Dressing. technology offers surgeons a valuable tool to reduce bleeding from the suture suture /su·ture/ (soo´cher) 1. sutura. 2. a stitch or series of stitches made to secure apposition of the edges of a surgical or traumatic wound. 3. to apply such stitches. 4. line during vascular procedures NORTH HAVEN, Conn. -- Covidien (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : COV COV Composés Organiques Volatiles (French) COV Compuestos Orgánicos Volátiles (Spanish: Volatile Organic Compounds) COV Coefficient of Variation COV City of Villians (game) , BSX BSX Bermuda Stock Exchange BSX Bandai Satellaview-X BSX Bicycle Super-X (Cross) : COV), a leading global provider of healthcare products, today announced that its Surgical Devices business unit has introduced the VascuSeal[TM] Vascular Sealant System throughout Europe and in select Middle East markets. VascuSeal[TM] offers surgeons a unique advanced hydrogel that provides an immediate, blood-tight seal that is effective intraoperatively and throughout the critical healing period. VascuSeal[TM], which is CE-Marked, is intended for use as a surgical sealant during arterial and venous reconstructions to seal suture lines. Unlike a hemostatic hemostatic /he·mo·stat·ic/ (he?mo-stat´ik) 1. causing hemostasis, or an agent that so acts. 2. due to or characterized by stasis of the blood. he·mo·stat·ic adj. agent, a vascular sealant can seal blood leaks and does not depend on either the time for the blood to clot or the strength of the blood clot blood clot n. A semisolid, gelatinous mass of coagulated blood that consists of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in a fibrin network. to perform successfully. The VascuSeal[TM] Sealant System offers surgeons a valuable tool to reduce bleeding from the suture line in vascular bypass procedures, and reduces post-operative complications associated with suture line bleeding. The VascuSeal[TM] sealant technology is a patented synthetic, absorbable hydrogel delivered by a dual syringe applicator ap·pli·ca·tor n. An instrument for applying something, such as a medication. applicator, n a device for applying medication; usually a slender rod of glass or wood, used with a pledget of cotton on the end. . The device can be stored at room temperature and prepared in less than two minutes. VascuSeal[TM] sealant polymerizes within seconds when sprayed on the suture line and is blue in color which provides the vascular surgeon visualization of coverage and thickness of the material upon application. Postoperatively, VascuSeal[TM] sealant continues to seal the suture line as healing progresses under the gel. After several days, the hydrogel breaks down into water-soluble molecules that are absorbed and cleared through the kidneys. "The VascuSeal[TM] Vascular Sealant System represents another innovative product in the BioSurgery marketplace," said Scott Flora, President, Surgical Devices, Covidien. "We expect VascuSeal[TM] to be well-received by surgeons looking to improve patient outcomes, save time and reduce blood loss during surgical procedures," added Flora. ABOUT COVIDIEN Covidien is a leading global healthcare products company that creates innovative medical solutions for better patient outcomes and delivers value through clinical leadership and excellence. Covidien manufactures, distributes and services a diverse range of industry-leading product lines in four segments: Medical Devices, Imaging Solutions, Pharmaceutical Products and Medical Supplies. With 2007 revenue of nearly $9 billion, Covidien has more than 42,000 employees worldwide in 57 countries, and its products are sold in over 130 countries. Please visit www.covidien.com to learn more about our business. |
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