Artivion PhotoFix™ – Bovine Pericardial Patch

PhotoFix™ is a decellularized bovine pericardial patch designed for cardiovascular and vascular repair and reconstruction.

Unlike conventional glutaraldehyde-treated bovine pericardial patches, PhotoFix™, uses an innovative dye-mediated photo-oxidation process to stabilize the collagen matrix without the use of aldehyde chemistry during manufacturing.

Key Product Advantages:

• Aldehyde-Free Processing: Uses photo-oxidation technology instead of glutaraldehyde crosslinking.
• Decellularized Tissue: Reduces cellular components while preserving the collagen matrix.
• Ready to Use: No pre-rinsing or rehydration required.
• Easy Handling: Strong, flexible, easy to cut, shape, and suture.
• Natural Tissue Feel: Handling characteristics comparable to autologous tissue.
• Structural Stability: designed to preserve collagen integrity and biomechanical properties.

Clinical Applications: 

Clinical experience includes:

• Boston Children's Hospital: Observational study involving 490 patches implanted in 364 patients, with an average follow-up of 3.2 ± 1.6 years.
• PHOTO-V Study: Prospective post-market study involving 94 patients undergoing carotid and peripheral vascular procedures.
• Favorable clinical handling and biocompatibility findings reported in the studies.