Argonaut porcine collagen membrane

Argonaut is a long lasting, conformable barrier membrane that drapes easily for graft site contours. It has excellent strength and stability for optimal graft site protection. Argonaut membrane is a completely resorbable collagen membrane produced from porcine pericardium in a standardized, controlled purification process and used to support guided tissue and bone regeneration, for covering implants, and for periodontal tissue regeneration. Because of the special structure and strong fiber-linking of the pericardium, Argonaut membrane offers a naturally long barrier function without chemical cross-linking, allowing for predictable regeneration particularly of large defects.

Key Features

• Naturally long barrier function
• Low thickness
• Excellent tear resistance
• Very good surface adaption
• Not sticky after rehydration
• Can be pinned or sutured
• 3-year shelf life
• Can be stored at room temperature

Applications

• Extraction sockets
• Periodontal defects
• Covering of (block) grafts
• Alveolar ridge reconstruction

Manufacturing Process

The product undergoes a five-step manufacturing process:

1. Pericardium of German pigs
2. Multi-stage cleaning process
3. Lyophilization (freeze drying)
4. Packaging / ethylene oxide sterilization
5. Sterile product (3 years)

*Animals destined for the food industry and certified according to international standards.