Masterclass GUIDES
Decellularized Fish Skin Technology Kerecis® Omega3 What Types of Wounds Are Suitable?
Contraindications
■ Diabetic ulcers ■ Chronic vascular ulcers ■ Venous ulcers ■ Trauma wounds (including abrasions,
■ Contraindicated in patients with a known allergy or other
lacerations and skin tears)
■ Acute surgical wounds (including
debridement, amputation and donor sites)
■ Surgical wounds (dehiscence or failed healing after surgery)
■ Imminent failure of split thickness skin graft ■ Post-injection necrosis
sensitivity to fish
Points to Consider ■ Remove necrotic tissue under the graft prior to product application
■ Remove exudate and control bleeding before application ■ Do not reuse or re-sterilize ■ Discard unused portions of the product ■ Do not use after printed expiration date ■ Product is sterile if package is unopened and undamaged ■ Do not use device if package seal has been broken or if handling has caused damage or contamination
Figure 3: Microscopic view
Human derived graft
Kerecis® Omega3 Fish Skin Graft
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