EpiFix® Dehydrated Human Amnion/Chorion Membrane Allograft
Zucchi's
1541 John Ben Shepperd Parkway
Odessa, TX 79761
Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 6:30pm CT - 8:30pm CT
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Topic
EpiFix® Dehydrated Human Amnion/Chorion Membrane Allograft is intended for homologous use in the treatment of acute and chronic partial- and full-thickness wounds to modulate inflammation, enhance healing and reduce scar tissue formation.
Speaker(s)
Tim McLemore
Additional Information
• Composed of human amnion and chorion membranes that comprise the innermost layer of the placenta and line the amniotic cavity
• Mutiple layers, inlcuding a single layer of epithelial cells, a basement membrand and an avascular connective tissue matrix
• Contains essential wound healing growth factors
• Modulates inflammation and reduces scar tissue formation
• Platelet derived growth factor A and B promotes cell proliferation in connective tissue
• Epidermal growth factor promotes proliferation of epithelial cells
• Transforming growth factor promotes normal wound healing
• Fibroblast growth factor promotes cellular proliferation
• Stores at ambient conditions for up to five years
• Available in multiple sizes