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2018年1月30日—ThetissueisderivedfromamnioticmembranesdonatedwithinformedconsentintheUS.EpiFixisterminallysterilisedtoreducevirus ...

EpiFix (MiMedx) amniotic membrane allograft is made of dehydrated human amnion/chorion membrane tissue (dHACM). The tissue is derived from amniotic membranes donated with informed consent in the US. EpiFix is terminally sterilised to reduce virus transmission. It is promoted to enhance wound healing, reduce scar tissue formation and modulate inflammation.

EpiFix is indicated for a wide range of wounds; the scope of this briefing is chronic difficult-to-heal wounds including diabetic foot ulcers, venous leg ulcers, arterial ulcers and pressure ulcers.

The companys instructions for use recommend weekly administration. After wound cleaning and debridement in a non-infected wound, EpiFix is removed from the packaging and cut to fit the size of the wound. After EpiFix is applied, a non-adherent contact layer should be placed on top and the wound dressed as usual. EpiFix ...