Dear Healthcare Professional Letters
Recent reports on use of incorrect product during surgery for Dura-Guard, Peri-Guard, and Vascu-Guard products
Audiences
Healthcare professional
Product type
Medical devices
5 September 2014
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Baxter Healthcare (Asia) Pte Ltd would like to remind healthcare professionals of the approved indications for Dura-Guard, Peri-Guard, and Vascu-Guard products. Synovis has received two reports involving the use of the incorrect product during surgery. Synovis states that Peri-Guard and Vascu-Guard products should not be used as a dura substitute as they are not indicated for this type of use. Only Dura-Guard products are indicated for use as a dura substitute. Please refer to the letter for details.
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