GYNECARE INTERCEED® | Absorbable Adhesion Barrier

GYNECARE INTERCEED® Absorbable Adhesion Barrier is the safe, effective and site specific solution for adhesion prevention. When a woman undergoes surgery, such as a cesarean section there is a high risk of developing post-surgical adhesions, also known as pelvic adhesions. Adhesions occur when bands of scar tissue in the abdominal cavity get “stuck” to pelvic or abdominal organs, similar to how plastic wrap clings to itself, thus restricting motion. Adhesions are common and can potentially lead to serious complications. Adhesions that form after surgery in the pelvic area are often the cause of post-operative pelvic pain, small bowel obstruction, and even infertility.

The use of a barrier during surgery to protect raw tissue surfaces as they heal has been shown to be one of the most effective methods of reducing adhesions. GYNECARE INTERCEED® absorbable barrier is a lightweight fabric that can be placed at the surgical site thus creating a physical barrier to prevent these areas from adhering to adjacent surfaces. The film helps prevent post-operative adhesions by protecting and separating the surfaces where adhesions are likely to form. GYNECARE INTERCEED® barrier is then absorbed by the body as the healing process occurs. The risk of adhesions after gynaecologic surgery is up to 97% and is a common occurrence. The likelihood of adhesion formation and the seriousness of their consequences are based on multiple factors (e.g., type of surgery, number of previous surgeries, surgical technique, and the predisposition of individual patients). However, studies have consistently shown that a majority of women who have gynaecologic surgery will experience some degree of adhesion formation, as this surgery is the most common cause of adhesions.

GYNECARE INTERCEED® can also be used to prevent adhesions after c-section by positioning it between the uterine incision and bladder flap, as well as between the bladder flap and anterior peritoneum, if the bladder flap is closed.

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GYNECARE INTERCEED®:

• Is proven to safely and effectively reduce the formation of adhesions in a range of open gynecologic procedures
• Reduces adhesion formation by forming a continuous protective coating over raw tissue surfaces within 8 hours of surgery
• Maintains its integrity as a barrier during the period of peritoneal healing and is absorbed from the tissue site within 28 days

GYNECARE INTERCEED® reduces the extent and severity of adhesions. Studies demonstrate that the GYNECARE INTERCEED® barrier significantly enhances good surgical technique and its use reduces adhesion formation by 50% when compared to the use of good technique alone. Studies also demonstrate that GYNECARE INTERCEED® barrier is between 1.6 to 2.5 times more effective than good surgical technique alone in achieving adhesion free outcome¹. The GYNECARE INTERCEED® barrier improves the reduction in serosal surface area involved in adhesions by over 50%². Statistically and clinically this confirms the effectiveness of the GYNECARE INTERCEED® barrier in reducing the incidence of adhesions after gynaecologic surgery.

References
1.Franklin, R.R., er al. 1995. GYNECARE INTERCEED Barrier in the prevention of post-operative adhesions following laparotomy: meta-analysis of its efficacy and safety. Fertility and Sterility (Program supplement): S227, 19. ion surgery. Gynecology and Obstretics. 1993;177:135-139.
2.Assiz et al. Microsurgery alone or with GYNECARE INTERCEED absorbable adhesion barrier for pelvic sidewall adhesion re-format

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• www.womenshealthsolutions.co.uk
• www.womenshealthsolutions.ie
• www.womenhealth.ch
• www.gynecare.de
• www.gynecare.at
• www.saudedamulher.com.pt

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