High
water content
SprayGel is over 90% water, unlike most other implant materials. This greatly
reduces the tissue response seen in other "dense" biomaterials. |
PEG
Chemistry
Of the solids present, over 98% are polyethylene glycol (PEG). PEG is
one of the safest known materials used in medicine. |
Synthetic
Chemistry
Due to its synthetic nature, PEG is a poor food source for bacteria, thus
reducing the risk of bacterial potentiation or virus transmission. |
Non-Exothermic
No detectible heat is released during the reaction of SprayGel, resulting
in normal tissue temperatures. |
Safe
Hydrolysis
During absorption, hydrolysis releases free PEG with few acidic end groups,
thus minimizing or eliminating local pH changes. |
Complete
Clearance
PEG clearance from body, primarily through the kidneys, has been widely
documented. |
Clinical
Safety
SprayGel
has been evaluated in two clinical trials in gynecological surgery where no
Adverse Events were positively attributed to the device. |
