Progel® Pleural Air Leak Sealant
The Only Sealant Designed Specifically for Thoracic Surgeons
Progel Pleural Air Leak Sealant is a resorbable hydrogel designed to seal air leaks incurred during pulmonary surgery (reference the Instructions for Use for complete indication). Progel’s biocompatible formula combines a unique solution of Human Serum Albumin with Polyethylene Glycol to provide strength, flexibility and unmatched adherence to visceral pleura.
Air leaks are the number one complication associated with pulmonary surgery, and when left untreated can lead to additional complications and morbidities that extend inpatient hospitalization and increase healthcare costs.
Progel is the only FDA approved sealant chemically engineered for application to the lung in the treatment of intraoperative air leaks and specifically designed to:
- Form a strong, flexible hydrogel
- Adhere to visceral pleura to maintain seal strength over time
- Resorb within 30 days to promote natural healing
Clinically Proven to Seal Air Leaks and Reduce Length of Stay
Progel Pleural Air Leak Sealant was evaluated in a prospective, randomized, controlled multi-center trial and demonstrated significantly improved clinical outcomes. Published data shows that when used as indicated Progel can:
- Effectively seal intraoperative air leaks1
- Significantly reduce postoperative air leaks1
- Reduce hospital length of stay
- Minimize associated complications and morbidities1,2
- Provide incidental cost-of-care savings1,2
Easy-To-Use System Makes Set Up & Application Easy
Variable Spray Patterns from a Single Easy-To-Use System
Intended Use: Progel Pleural Air Leak Sealant is a single use device intended for application to visceral pleura during an open thoracotomy after standard visceral pleural closure with, for example, sutures or staples, of visible air leaks (≥ 2 mm) incurred during open resection of lung parenchyma.
1. Allen, Mark S. et al, Prospective Randomized Study Evaluating a Biodegradable Polymeric Sealant for Sealing Intraoperative Air Leaks That Occur During Pulmonary Resection. Annals of Thoracic Surgery 2004; 77:1792-801. (Pivotal study. Data on file.)
2. Gremmen, Eric et al. Assessment of the Clinical and Economic Impact of Air Leaks During Post-Operative Pulmonary Surgery. International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research 2010.
3. Campbell, Patrick K., PhD, et al. Evaluation of Absorbable Surgical Sealants: In vitro Testing. © 2005
*Resorption time demonstrated through pre-clinical evaluation testing.
For full prescribing information, including indications, effects, routes, methods, frequency and duration of administration and any relevant hazards, contraindications, side effects, and precautions, please review the Instructions for Use.