ENGLISH
NeuraGen® nerve guide
DESCRIPTION
NeuraGen® nerve guide is an absorbable implant for the repair
of peripheral nerve discontinuities. NeuraGen® nerve guide
provides a protective environment for peripheral nerve repair
after injury, and is designed to be an interface between the nerve
and surrounding tissue and to create a conduit for axonal growth
across a nerve gap. When hydrated, NeuraGen® nerve guide
is an easy to handle, soft, pliable, nonfriable, porous collagen
tube. NeuraGen® nerve guide is supplied sterile, nonpyrogenic,
for single use in double peel packages in a variety of sizes.
INDICATIONS FOR USE
NeuraGen® nerve guide is indicated for the repair of peripheral
nerve discontinuities where gap closure can be achieved by
flexion of the extremity.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NeuraGen® nerve guide is not designed, sold or intended
for use except as described in the indications for use and
is contraindicated for patients with a known history of
hypersensitivity to bovine derived materials.