Frequently Asked Questions

• Burns
• Diabetic foot ulcers
• Dehisced surgical wounds
• Venous leg ulcers 
• Pressure ulcers

For optimal results, wounds should be clean and granular, free from infection, with any mild fibrotic tissue debrided at the time of application. It is essential that wounds have no bone or full tendon exposure.

Applications are conducted weekly,  The perinatal tissue graft may be applied in either a dry or hydrated form, depending on clinical preference. After placement, it should be covered with a non-adherent dressing such as Adaptic or secured using Steri-Strips. These dressings can be changed throughout the week to manage drainage, ensuring that the contact layer remains undisturbed to protect the graft site. When indicated, negative pressure wound therapy may also be utilized to support integration and enhance the healing environment. 

 An allograft refers to tissue or tissues transplanted from one individual to another. These grafts are utilized in a range of medical treatments, including knee replacements, bone grafts, spinal fusions, eye surgeries, and skin grafts for severe burns.

 Allografts offer a natural alternative to synthetic and metal implants. Unlike synthetic or metal implants, allografts are designed to integrate with your body over time, promoting a more seamless and biocompatible healing process. 

 Tissue banks providing allograft tissue must adhere to strict guidelines set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This includes thorough screening of all donors for infectious diseases and medical conditions that could preclude donation. The screening process involves reviewing blood tests, cultures, medical records, hospital reports, and other relevant documentation before accepting a donor. 

 Allografts can only be shipped to hospitals, surgery centers, or FDA-registered distributors authorized to handle and distribute bone and tendon tissues. - But Don't worry our team will come to you with your allograft! 

 Our allografts are stored at room temperature to ensure optimal preservation and ease of use. 

 Tissue banks providing allograft tissue must adhere to strict guidelines set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This includes thorough screening of all donors for infectious diseases and medical conditions that could preclude donation. The screening process involves reviewing blood tests, cultures, medical records, hospital reports, and other relevant documentation before accepting a donor.