SpongeCol^® is a type I collagen sponge with an interpenetrating, columnar pore architecture. SpongeCol^® provides an increased surface area for cell attachment, growth and migration for tissue engineering applications.

SpongeCol^® is a type I collagen sponge with an interpenetrating, columnar pore architecture. SpongeCol^® provides an increased surface area for cell attachment, growth and migration for tissue engineering applications.

SpongeCol ® is a type I collagen sponge with an interpenetrating, columnar pore architecture. SpongeCol ® provides an increased surface area for cell attachment, growth and migration for tissue engineering applications.

Product Description SpongeCol ® is a collagen sponge with an interpenetrating, columnar porous architecture structure. SpongeCol ® contains unique columnar porous network which permits cells and nutrients to flow completely through the interpenetrating pores and provides an increased surface area for cell attachment, growth and migration. SpongeCol ® is composed of highly purified Type I collagen (bovine) which best supports the attachment, proliferation, and function of cells. The collagen is lightly cross-linked for increased mechanical strength and durability for short and long term tissue culture yet is still biodegradable over the longer-term. The diameter of the pores ranges from 100 to 400 micron with the average diameter being approximately 200 microns. The collagen disc is approximately 4 mm or 21 mm in diameter and 1.5 mm thick. The sponge discs fits into a 96-well (4 mm disc) or 12-well (21 mm disc) culture plate or sanitary luer connectors for flow perfusion. Each package contains 25 (4 mm) or 5 (21 mm) collagen sponge discs. This product is terminally sterilized and ready-to-use. Parameter, Testing, and Method SpongeCol ® #5135 Disc Diameter 4mm or 21mm Package Size 25 or 5 Sponges/Pack Disc Thickness 1.5 mm Pore Size ~200 micron diameter with a range of 100-400 micron Endotoxin - LAL < 1.0 EU/mL Storage Temperature Room Temperature Shelf Life Minimum of 6 months from date of receipt Sterilization Method Irradiation Sterility - USP modified No growth Collagen Source Purified Type I Collagen Collagen Purity - Silver Staining > 99%