Bovine Pericardium

Bovine Pericardium is the membrane that surrounds the heart of a cow. It is commonly used in medical applications due to its durability, biocompatibility, and strength. One of the primary uses of Bovine Pericardium is in the manufacture of bioprosthetic heart valves, which are used to replace damaged or diseased human heart valves. These valves made from bovine pericardium offer several advantages, including reduced risk of blood clot formation and a more natural function compared to mechanical heart valves.

Bovine Pericardium for
General Surgery

Bovine Pericardium is used in other surgical procedures, such as in the repair of hernias, orthopaedic surgery tendon grafts, and in dental surgeries. Its ability to integrate with human tissue and its relative resistance to calcification makes it a valuable material in various medical fields.

Gelatin

Gelatin is used in drug delivery systems, wound care in dressings as scaffold material in tissue engineering and surgical hemostats. Bovine gelatin is favored for these applications due to its biocompatibility.

Bovine Powdered Collagen

Powdered collagen is a form of collagen protein that has been hydrolysed, or broken down, into smaller peptides to make it easier for the body to absorb. Key uses are skin health supplements, joint health (cartilage structure), bone health bone density and prevention of osteoarthritis.

Bovine Foetal Blood

Bovine Foetal blood, or foetal blood, is the blood that circulates within a developing foetus. It has several significant applications in both medical research and clinical practice such as: Prenatal diagnosis, stem cell research, transfusions in anaemicfoetuses and immune response studies. The use of foetal blood, while valuable, is typically carried out under stringent ethical guidelines and regulatory standards to ensure the safety and well-being of both the mother and the foetus.

“The additional enhanced applications utilized from the Bovine processing function provides essential materials for a variety of medical applications promoting sustainability increasing the value of the cattle and reducing waste.”

FAQ’s

What is Bovine Pericardium?

Bovine Pericardium is the membrane surrounding the heart of a cow. It is widely used in medical applications due to its strength, flexibility, and biocompatibility.

What are the primary medical uses of Bovine Pericardium?

Bioprosthetic heart valves
Surgical patches for cardiovascular repairs
Dural patches in neurosurgery
Hernia repair
Vascular grafts

Why is Bovine Pericardium preferred for medical applications?

High durability and strength
Elasticity, which is essential for dynamic environments like the heart
Biocompatibility, which reduces the risk of immune response and promotes tissue integration

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