Omniflow® II Vascular Prosthesis

The Omniflow II vascular prosthesis is a biosynthetic composite of cross-linked ovine collagen with a polyester mesh endoskeleton. The polyester mesh provides strength and durability, designed to resist aneurysm formation(1,2), while the collagen is stabilized, non-antigenic and remains structurally intact for years after implantation. The collagen structure is biocompatible, which encourages rapid incorporation into the host tissue. This leads to revascularization of the wall, which contributes to resistance to infection.(3,4) The wall is impervious to tissue ingrowth in the lumen, assisting long-term patency.(3,4,5) Benefits • Long-term Patency(3,4,5) • Resistance to Infection(3,4) • Ease of Handling(6) Benefits with Peripheral Revascularization • Cuts, trims and shapes with ease • Eliminates the need for cuff or jump grafts at distal anastomosis • Minimal suture hole bleeding • Excellent suture retention Benefits with AV Access • Preformed loop prevents kinking • Ease of puncturing(5) • Rapid hemostasis with minimal pressure (1) Amann W et al. Z. Herz- Thorax- Gefäßchir 2000; 14:113-116 (2) Wang and Chu et al. Artif. Organs 1996; 20(12):1278-1281 (3) Koch G et al. Zentralbl Chir 1996; 121:761-767 (4) Enzler M et al. Clin. Transplant 1996; 10:511-515 (5) Genoni M et al. Helv. Chir. Acta 1990; 57:209-212 (6) Matticari S et al. In Second World Week of Professional Updating in Surgery and in Surgical and Oncological Disciplines, Univ. Milan, Italy,15-21 July 1990.