PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Donor
Deceased Australian donor.
Source Tissue
Human extensor hallucis longus tendon.
Treatment
Antibiotic - gentamicin.
Process Method
Soft tissue removed.
QC Testing
Microbiological culture - sampled throughout retrieval and processing including just prior to final packaging.
Packaging
Individually triple packed.
Irradiation
Product is able to be supplied non irradiated or irradiated.
Where irradiated (indicated by a red sticker) the product has been irradiated to a minimum dose of 25 kGy within its final packaging.
Extensor Hallucis Longus (EHL) Tendon
STORAGE
Below -40°C until expiry date or between -20°C and -40°C for up to 6 months or expiry date (whichever is sooner) in a continually monitored and alarmed freezer.
TRANSPORT
Transported on dry ice to maintain temperature below -40°C.
ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS
Contact DTBV to determine availability of this allograft.
Where non irradiated product is ordered the surgeon will need to sign a disclaimer acknowledging that the product is non irradiated.
| Product | Billing Code |
|---|---|
| Extensor Hallucis Longus Tendon | TBV60 |