Antimicrobial stewardship isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the new baseline for modern veterinary medicine. The challenge is balancing effective infection control with responsible antibiotic use. That’s where the Vetlen Pouch steps in as your infection-fighting ally in the mission to protect patients and preserve antibiotic efficacy.
Precision Local Drug Delivery, Controlled Exposure
The Vetlen Pouch is a local drug delivery device that works right where the infection lives. Implanted directly into the wound or surgical site, it steadily diffuses antibiotic through a precision-engineered membrane—maintaining bactericidal concentrations locally while keeping systemic exposure to a minimum.
Thanks to its needle-free refill port, clinicians—or in some cases, trained pet owners—can easily refill or switch antibiotics based on culture and sensitivity results. That means real-time, data-driven treatment adjustments without having to replace the device. It stays in place for up to 30 days and is removed just like a surgical drain once the job is done.
In pre-clinical studies, the Vetlen Pouch outperformed systemic antibiotics and traditional antibiotic beads in complex, biofilm-infected models—showing reduced bacterial load and faster, cleaner healing. In other words: consistent, controlled exposure that biofilm management demands—without the peaks, troughs, or guesswork.
Stewardship in Action
The Vetlen Pouch isn’t just an infection control tool—it’s stewardship in motion.
- Targeted therapy: Antibiotics delivered exactly where needed—no more, no less
- Data-driven decisions: Refillable flexibility lets you adjust therapy as cultures evolve.
- Reduced systemic burden: Helps reduce reliance on extended or widespread systemic therapy.
- Enhanced infection control: Sustained local levels that disrupt biofilm resistance and prevent recurrence.
- Resource efficiency: Effective infection control can mean fewer repeat surgeries, fewer complications, and fewer antibiotic courses overall.
Seamless Integration into Practice
Using the Vetlen Pouch fits naturally into your surgical workflow. It’s ideal for wounds, contaminated fracture repairs, and post-operative infections where local delivery can make the difference. Start with culture and sensitivity testing, select your antibiotic, and refill as indicated by patient progress. It complements systemic therapy when needed, rounding out a complete, evidence-based infection management plan.
Why It Matters
Veterinary teams are increasingly called to demonstrate responsible antibiotic use—for patients, clients, and for the profession. The Vetlen Pouch provides a tangible, measurable way to lead by example. By choosing it, you:
- Show commitment to antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.
- Reduce systemic antibiotic use without compromising outcomes.
- Deliver top-tier patient care that aligns with evolving professional standards.
The Right Drug. The Right Place. The Right Amount of Time.
The Vetlen Pouch brings stewardship principles to life. It lets you treat aggressively and responsibly—achieving effective local concentrations, limiting systemic exposure, and protecting antibiotic efficacy for the long haul.
In a world where antimicrobial resistance shapes everything from client trust to clinical reputation, the Vetlen Pouch is more than a product—it’s your partner in smarter surgery and better medicine.