Description
Starsurgical EWP2040 Wittmann Patch
Part # EWP2040 Exp 5/21
The Starsurgical EWP2040 Wittmann Patch is a Velcro like device for bridging and re-approximating abdominal wall openings where primary closure is not possible and/or repeat abdominal entries are necessary.
The Wittmann Patch is often used with open abdomen negative pressure treatment when negative pressure treatment alone isn’t enough to achieve fascia-to-fascia closure. Use of the Wittmann Patch, ideally before lateral retraction and loss of abdominal domain, can help achieve abdominal wall closure and avoid a planned ventral hernia.
The Wittmann Patch consists of hook-and-loop (Velcro®-like) sheets that are pressed together to form a secure closure and peeled apart for abdominal re-entry. The overlap is adjusted to accommodate an increase or decrease in swelling. Applying a slight tension helps prevent lateral retraction. As abdominal swelling decreases, the fascial edges are pulled closer together and excess patch material is trimmed. When the two fascial edges are close enough, the remaining patch material is removed and the abdominal wall is closed by suturing fascia-to-fascia.
The Starsurgical EWP2040 Wittmann Patch has been used to treat conditions associated with an extended course of open abdomen management including:
- intra-abdominal infections
- abdominal trauma
- bowel ischemia
- acute pancreatitis with and without infection
- ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms
- abdominal organ transplantation
- multiple adhesions, enteric fistulas, and failed hernia repairs with meshes
- reconstruction of large abdominal hernias without components separation or prosthetic material
In Perfect sealed condition but but past expiration date. Not for human use in the US.
Expiration dates have mostly to do with sterilization and not the integrity of the product. The manufacturers sterilize the products after they are packaged and it lasts so many years. The only products we caution customers about are ones that are absorbable or drug coated.
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