AxoGuard® Nerve Protector is an implant that provides protection of peripheral nerves. It is designed to protect and isolate the nerve during the healing process. AxoGuard® Nerve Protector is provided sterile, for single use only, and in a variety of sizes to meet the surgeon’s needs.
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AxoGuard® Nerve Protector has the following advantages:
- Isolates and protects nerve in traumatized wound bed1,2
- Easily conforms and wraps the injured nerve
- Minimizes the potential for scar formation and nerve entrapment1,2
- Allows nerve gliding1,2
- Reduces the risk of neuroma2,3,4,5
- Strong and flexible, plus easy to suture
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AxoGuard® is comprised of a 3-dimensional extracellular matrix that supports regeneration and healing. It works with the body’s natural healing process to:
- Repair. Isolates and protects the nerve during the healing process.2
- Remodel. Gradually incorporated with patient’s own cells to form a tissue similar to the nerve’s
epineurium.2, 6, 7, 8
- Revascularize. Encourages capillary ingrowth to bring vascularity to the repair site.2, 6, 8
- Resistant to Infection. Able to be used in a contaminated field. Revascularization allows the body’s defense mechanisms to reach and respond to infection.9, 10, 11
References:
1. Xu, et al. 2000, J Hand Surg [Am] 25(1):93-103
2. Data on file at AxoGen, Inc.
3. Danielsson, et al. 1996, Exp Neurol 139(2):238-243
4. Malizos, et al. 1997, Am J Orthop 26(7):481-485
5. Tyner, et al. 2007, Am J Surg 193(1):e1-6
6. Badylak, et al. 1998, J Biomater Sci Polym Ed 9(8):863-878
7. Hodde, et al. 2007, J Mater Sci Mater Med 18(4):545-550.
8. Nihsen, et al. 2008, Adv Skin Wound Care 21(10):479-486.
9. Franklin, et al. 2004, Hernia 8(3):186-189.
10. Jernigan, et al. 2004, Ann Surg 239(5):733-740.
11. Shell, et al. 2005, Ann Surg 241(6):995-1004. |
