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Artificial Skin
INTEGRA Dermal Regeneration Template is an innovative bilayer matrix that provides a scaffold for dermal regeneration and is very useful in burns and reconstructive surgery
INTEGRA is an advanced wound care device comprised of a
porous matrix of cross-linked bovine tendon
collagen and glycosaminoglycan.INTEGRA Dressing is indicated for the management of wounds including:
partial and full thickness wounds, pressure ulcers, venous ulcers, diabetic ulcers, chronic vascular ulcers, tunneled/undermined wounds, surgical wounds (donor sites/grafts, post-Moh’s surgery, post-laser surgery, podiatric, wound dehiscence), trauma wounds (abrasions, lacerations, second-degree burns, and skin tears) and draining wounds.
As skin cells migrate into the matrix, the collagen is slowly absorbed and replaced with collagen produced from the person’s own cells. In approximately 14 to 21 days, the scaffold is eventually remodeled as the patient’s cells rebuild the damaged site. In smaller ares complete wound closure occurs on its own.For larger wounds, a thin skin graft from the patient may be applied to the wound area to facilitate complete wound closure.
The Integra usually heals the wound within 30 days and patient is left with a healed wound created from their own tissue.