Collasate Postoperative Dressing is a medical hydrolysate of Type I collagen in gel form. It is an all-natural product containing 96% Type I collagen and water. There is no alcohol preservatives or synthetic ingredients in Collasate. Unlike other collagen products which are made from native collagen Collasate is a patented product manufactured from a proprietary process which creates a product of a specified molecular weight. Native collagen must be processed by the body before it can be utilized in the healing process. Because of the molecular structure of the collagen in Collasate it is immediately available to enhance the body's own natural healing process. This availability has resulted in some truly dramatic healing successes.

Collagen interacts with surgical or trauma sites at every stage of healing.Collasate acts as a tissue adhesive helps to prevent bacterial infection and protects the site from mechanical insult. Collagen provides a matrix for cellular colonization and subsequent connective tissue formation and reduces the potential for scarring.

Collasate is easy to handle and conforms to any site. It reduces pain and is soothing and deodorizing. And Collasate can be used on any type animal including birds and reptiles. Collasate has no known contraindications. Collasate is safe to use.

It is cleared for dental use as well as surgical and trauma management. It will not harm an animal if they lick it off; most animals leave it in place because it occludes the nerve endings which signal pain and itching. This has made it well accepted in situations where the treated animal is not a pet such as the Canid Center in St. Louis where the product has been used for the last two years.

Additionally Collasate is a cost-effective postoperative and trauma management product. Cases utilizing Collasate provide desired patient outcomes on a timely basis. Collasate is indicated for the management of surgical and trauma sites chronic wounds burns skin lesions and general dermatologic conditions. See reverse for additional indications.

Collasate Product Attributes:

• Tissue adhesive properties.
• Hemostatic properties of collagen.
• Provides direct supply of nutritive protein.
• Does not require removal during dressing changes - no additional debridement required.
• Occludes nerve endings minimizing the pain.
• Protects the site from mechanical insult.
• Conforms to any site.
• Absorbs bacteria and debris with exudate.
• Excellent wound deodorizer.
• All-natural.
• No known contraindications.
• forms a semi-occlusive film when left to air-dry.
• Consistent promotion of rapid healing.
• Can be stored at controlled room temperature.