MeroPack™
Bioresorbable Nasal Dressing and Sinus Stent
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The first combination dressing designed specifically to address the hemostatic and
wound-healing needs of the sinus surgeon. |
The Best of Both Worlds
MeroPack™ is the first combination dressing designed to address the postoperative hemostatic and wound-healing needs of the
sinus surgeon.
MeroPack is composed of 80 percent esterified hyaluronic acid
and 20 percent collagen. In its dry state, it is easily inserted. Upon hydration, it swells to 1.0cm diameter in about six seconds.
In the hydrated state, it transforms into a biocompatible, muco-adhesive gel to provide a moist wound-healing
environment to aid in the healing process.
Similar to Merocel® sponge, MeroPack absorbs approximately 14
times its weight in fluid and provides excellent stenting capabilities to prevent adhesions between mucosal surfaces
during mesothelial cell regeneration and the lateralization of the middle turbinate. The collagen in MeroPack is added to help
control minimal bleeding following surgery or nasal trauma. MeroPack is slowly resorbed within two weeks, eliminating the
need for painful packing removal. If desired, it is easily removed by suctioning at the first postoperative visit.
Why hyaluronic acid?
Studies have shown that wounds heal faster and
the quality of tissue repair is higher with less
fibrous scarring in the presence of hyaluronic
acid. Biocompatibility, wound-healing properties
and adhesion-prevention have been well established
for this material.
Why collagen?
Collagen is a well-known, absorbable hemostatic
agent. In contact with bleeding surfaces, it
attracts platelets to facilitate aggregation.
MeroPack™ is the first postoperative dressing
system that combines two important biomaterials: collagen, a known hemostatic
material, and hyaluronic acid, a known adjunct to
wound healing. This sponge-like device assists
with the immediate need to control bleeding and
oozing in the first 24 hours and the wound-healing
event in the first week.
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Ordering
Information
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1520001
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MeroPack™ Bioresorbable Nasal Dressing
and Sinus Stent
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2/box
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1520000
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MeroPack Bioresorbable Nasal Dressing
and Sinus Stent
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6/box
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15-17000
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MeroGel® Nasal Dressing/Sinus Stent
and Otologic Packing, 4cm x 4cm
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1/box
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15-17002
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MeroGel Nasal Dressing/Sinus Stent
and Otologic Packing, Double Pack
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2/box
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15-18000
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MeroGel Injectable Bioresorbable Nasal Dressing
and Sinus Stent (includes one syringe and one flexible catheter)
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1/ea
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Important Safety Information
For further information, please call
Medtronic ENT at 1-800-874-5797.