Axoguard HA+ Nerve Protector™

Axoguard HA+ Nerve Protector™ (HA+) combines a remodeling extracellular matrix base-layer for long-term protection with a short-term resorbable hyaluronate-alginate gel coating for enhanced nerve gliding and minimization of soft tissue attachments.

innovative protection

Resorbing Axogen HA+ gel coating provides short- and long-term protection during the critical period of scar formation.^1,2
Extracellular matrix layer vascularizes and remodels into the patient’s own new site-specific tissue.¹
Double-sided Axogen HA+ gel coating to reduce friction and enhance nerve gliding through traumatic tissue beds.
Nerve can glide through tissue bed throughout healing without attachment to adjacent soft tissues.²
Formulated for optimized handling and flexibility of surgical application—quick hydration, flat sheet configuration and is easy to suture if needed.

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Phone
888.axogen1 (888.296.4361)
Email
customercare@axogenInc.com
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Applications

Applications suitable for Axoguard HA+ Nerve Protector include:

spinal accessory nerve after neck dissection
radial nerve laying on metal plating for humeral shaft and olecranon fractures
ulnar nerve during a cubital tunnel release or transposition
median nerve through the carpal tunnel
traumatic injuries of the sciatic nerve
common peroneal nerve after tibial plateau fractures
tibial nerve through tarsal tunnel

indications for use

INDICATIONS FOR USE: Axoguard HA+ Nerve Protector is indicated for the management of peripheral nerve injuries where there is no gap, or following the closure of the gap.

CONTRAINDICATIONS: Axoguard HA+ Nerve Protector base membrane is derived from a porcine source and the lubricant coating is composed of sodium hyaluronate and sodium alginate. The Axoguard HA+ Nerve Protector should not be used for patients with known sensitivity to porcine, alginate, or hyaluronate materials.

NOTE: This device is not intended for use in vascular applications.