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SEPRAFILM®

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SEPRAFILM is a leading adhesion barrier,1,2 proven to be safe and effective in open abdominopelvic surgery. SEPRAFILM can help prevent adhesions and the complications they cause.
1. Becker JM, Dayton MT, Fazio VW, et al. Prevention of postoperative abdominal adhesions by a sodium hyaluronate-based bioresorbable membrane: a prospective, randomized, double-blind multicenter study. J Am Coll Surg 1996;183;297-306.
 
2. Diamond MP. Reduction of adhesions after uterine myomectomy by Seprafilm membrane (HAL-F): a blinded, prospective, randomized, multicenter clinical study. Fert Steril 1996; 66(6);904-910.
 
Adhesions
Internal scars that may form after surgery on or between internal organs and/or body tissue. Adhesions between tissues can twist and pull organs out of their normal places.
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Myomectomy
The surgical removal of a myoma. A myoma is a tumor consisting of muscle tissue.
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Healthcare Professionals

You understand the importance of reducing post-operative adhesions. SEPRAFILM is a leading adhesion barrier,3 proven to be safe and effective in both abdominal and pelvic open surgery.1,2
1. Becker JM, Dayton MT, Fazio VW, et al. Prevention of postoperative abdominal adhesions by a sodium hyaluronate-based bioresorbable membrane: a prospective, randomized, double-blind multicenter study. J Am Coll Surg 1996;183;297-306.
 
2. Diamond MP. Reduction of adhesions after uterine myomectomy by Seprafilm membrane (HAL-F): a blinded, prospective, randomized, multicenter clinical study. Fert Steril 1996; 66(6);904-910.
 
3. Data on File, Genzyme Corporation
 
Find out how SEPRAFILM can help prevent adhesions in your surgical practice.

Patients

If you’re having open abdominal or gynecologic surgery such as a C-section, hysterectomy, myomectomy, colectomy or hernia repair, you should know about internal scarring, called adhesions.
Myomectomy
The surgical removal of a myoma. A myoma is a tumor consisting of muscle tissue.
Full glossary
Adhesions
Internal scars that may form after surgery on or between internal organs and/or body tissue. Adhesions between tissues can twist and pull organs out of their normal places.
Full glossary
Hysterectomy
Surgical removal of the uterus.
Full glossary
Colectomy
The removal of some or all of the colon.
Full glossary
Learn about the complications of adhesions - and how SEPRAFILM can help prevent them.
 

Indication

Seprafilm® Adhesion Barrier is used to reduce internal scarring (adhesions) after open abdominal/pelvic surgery.

Important Safety Information

Seprafilm should not be wrapped around a reconnected bowel as this may lead to increased side effects, such as abdominal infections. The safety and effectiveness of Seprafilm has not been established in combination with other adhesion prevention products and/or in surgeries outside of the abdomen or pelvis. The safety and effectiveness of Seprafilm has also not been evaluated in cases of pregnancy, cancer, or known infection. Side effects are consistent with those typically seen following abdominal/pelvic surgery when used as directed.

Please see the Seprafilm Package Insert for full product information and talk to your doctor.

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