Gentamicin Surgical Implant
CollaRx® Gentamicin Surgical Implant (excluding the US) is a perioperative surgical implant comprised of a lyophilized collagen matrix impregnated with the broad spectrum antibiotic, gentamicin (as the sulfate salt).
Description
The product utilizes Innocoll's fully biocompatible and biodegradable CollaRx® sponge technology to deliver the gentamicin to the site of the infection or one at risk of infection. The CollaRx Gentamicin Surgical Implant is not a substitute for systemically administered antibiotics, but an adjunct therapy clinically proven to offer a more powerful treatment or better protection over the systemic antibiotic alone.
Indication
The product is routinely used in a wide variety of surgical procedures, including:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Trauma surgery
- Abdominal/Colorectal surgery
- Cardiothoracic surgery
- Vascular surgery
Product Sizes
5.0 x 5.0 cm
10.0 x 10.0 cm
5.0 x 20.0 cm
Approval
The product is approved for sale in 61 countries across Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Africa and Asia. It is marketed under the following trade names; SULMYCIN® IMPLANT, GARAMYCIN® SCHWAMM, DURACOL®, DURACOLL®, GENTACOL®, GENTACOLL®, GARACOL®, GARACOLL®, and CRONOCOL® for the treatment and/or prevention of surgical site infections.
Clinical Data
There are at least 62 prospective clinical trials and published case reports involving more than 7,500 patients and covering various surgical procedures that support the safety and efficacy of our CollaRx Gentamicin Surgical Implant. View more Clinical Data
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