Frequently Asked Questions?
What makes Strukmyer’s Surgical Collagen unique?
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Purified from medical grade bovine collagen gel using a unique six-step process that uses only sterile, injectable-grade USP Purified Water. No aldehydes, peroxides or other chemicals are used anywhere in the production process. - Depyrogenated to the FDA acceptable level of 20 EU/unit.
- Absorbs 20-30 times its own weight in fluid.
- Collagen strands are physically cross-linked.
- Low pH (2.0 – 3.0)
What clinical advantages does having a low pH provide for surgeons?
- Promotes angiogenesis
- Increase tissue oxygenation (Bohr-effect)
- Inhibits protease activity
- Inhibit growth of pathogens
What is the advantage of Strukmyer’s Purified 100% Type 1 Surgical Collagen?
- Facilitates hemostasis
- Supports revascularization and remodeling
- Reduces inflammation
- Minimizes pain and scarring
- Signals removal of debris
