Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

Spectrix

Regen Medical

Description

Formerly known as Epifix, this is minimially manipulated, dehyrdated, non-viable, human cellular amniotic/chorion membrane (dHACM) allograft derived from the placenta. It contains multiple extracellular matrix proteins, growth factors, cytokines and other specialty proteins present in amniotic tissue to provide a barrier membrane that enhances healing.

Indications

Intended for homologous use in the treatments of acute and chronic wounds to reduce scar tissue formation, modulate inflammation, provide a barrier and enhance healing

Contraindications

Do not apply to areas with active or latent infection and/or a patient with a disorder that would create an unacceptable risk of postoperative complications

Price

16mm disk, 2×3cm, 4×4cm, 5×6cm, 7×7cm, not on Drug Tariff

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