Porcine Pericardium
SSR supplies porcine pericardium, also known as pig pericardium, for medical device manufacturing, cardiovascular applications, regenerative medicine, biomaterial research, and other life-science programs.
Porcine pericardium is the protective membrane surrounding the heart. SSR sources heavy-weight pericardial tissue from sows and can prepare, package, and deliver materials according to customer specifications. Programs can be developed for research-scale needs or recurring commercial supply requiring defined dimensions, preparation, preservation, documentation, and traceability.
Common Applications for Porcine Pericardium
• Medical device development and manufacturing
• Cardiovascular device and surgical applications
• Tissue patches and repair products
• Wound healing and regenerative medicine research
• Extracellular matrix (ECM) development
• Biomaterial testing and product development
• Surgical research and procedural applications
• Custom porcine tissue programs requiring specific sizing, preparation, packaging, or traceability
Product Details
Product Standards
Product Uses & Applications
- Pericardium is commonly used in the production of medical devices that are used for surgical procedures
Product Appearance
- Product is rinsed and must give every indication of being fresh and free from any off conditions, off-odors, gassiness, wetness or slimy conditions.
- All product must be free of extraneous and foreign material and give every indication of being fresh and be free of any off-conditions.
- All products are harvested from animals who have passed USDA antemortem and postmortem inspection.
- All Products come from plants with robust HACCP, FSQ, and traceability programs.
Storage Solutions
We offer a range of storage and packaging solutions to meet diverse needs. The most common option is frozen packaging in a wax-lined box. Additional options include:
- Cardboard combos
- Individually packed bags
- Coolers or containers
- And many more customized solutions
Standard storage temperatures include 0°F (-17.8°C) for frozen products and 40°F (4.4°C) for refrigerated products, ensuring product integrity and freshness.
Storage, Handling & Shipping
Porcine pericardium materials are handled to support freshness, quality, and product integrity. Standard storage temperature is 40°F (4.4°C) for fresh products and products can also be frozen. Packaging options include individually packed bags, coolers, containers, and other custom solutions. SSR can support shipping approaches based on the material, preservation method, volume, and individual project requirements.
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Porcine Pericardium FAQ’s
What is porcine pericardium?
Porcine pericardium is the protective membrane, or sac, surrounding a pig’s heart. In the body, the pericardium helps support the heart, limits excessive movement, and provides lubrication that allows the heart to move smoothly. Because of its structural properties, porcine pericardium is also used as a starting material for medical device, biomaterial, and regenerative medicine applications.
What is porcine pericardium used for?
Porcine pericardium is commonly used in medical device development and surgical applications. It can also be used in tissue repair products, wound healing research, regenerative medicine, extracellular matrix development, and other biomedical programs where a strong biological membrane is required.
What quality standards are used for porcine pericardium?
SSR supplies heavy-weight pericardium harvested from sows. The tissue is inspected for conditions such as holes, delamination, excessive fat, creases, blood spots, foreign material, and other defects. Materials are rinsed and evaluated for freshness, and products are harvested from animals that have passed USDA ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection.
Does SSR supply porcine pericardium in bulk?
Yes. SSR can support both smaller research quantities and larger recurring commercial supply programs. SSR does not maintain a standard minimum order quantity, and pricing is based on the specific material, preparation, volume, packaging, and other customer requirements.
Can SSR customize porcine pericardium specifications?
Yes. SSR works with customers to establish tissue specifications based on factors such as sizing, trimming, processing, preservation, packaging, and shipping. This allows porcine pericardium programs to be developed around the requirements of research, medical device development, and commercial manufacturing.
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