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What is INTEGRA™ Bilayer Matrix Wound Dressing?

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What is INTEGRA™ Bilayer Matrix Wound Dressing?
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INTEGRA™ Bilayer Matrix Wound Dressing is an advanced wound care device comprised of a porous matrix of cross-linked bovine tendon collagen and glycosaminoglycan and a semi-permeable polysiloxane (silicone) layer. The semi-permeable silicone membrane controls water vapor loss, provides a flexible adherent covering for the wound surface and adds increased tear strength to the device. The collagen-glycosaminoglycan biodegradable matrix provides a scaffold for cellular matrix and capillary growth.
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Is the INTEGRA™ Bilayer Matrix Wound Dressing an FDA approved product?
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Yes, the INTEGRA™ Bilayer Matrix Wound Dressing received 510k clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in August 2002. To view the 510k clearance letter, please click here.
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What is INTEGRA™ Bilayer Matrix Wound Dressing indicated for?
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INTEGRA™ Bilayer Matrix Wound Dressing is indicated for the management of wounds including:
partial and full-thickness wounds, pressure ulcers, venous ulcers, diabetic ulcers, chronic vascular ulcers, 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. The device is intended for one-time use.
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What are the key benefits of INTEGRA™ Bilayer Matrix Wound Dressing?
  • Provides immediate wound coverage
  • Highly conformable for various anatomical sites
  • Excellent performance in deep donor sites
  • Exceptional strength and flexibility
  • Room temperature storage
  • Long shelf life
  • Patients can begin rehabilitation with INTEGRA™ Bilayer Matrix Wound Dressing in place
  • Provides excellent coverage over exposed bone, tendon, cartilage and joints. Of 166 instances of exposed internal structures that are ordinarily closed with flaps, Integra closed 90% of them. (1)
  • In a study of 107 patients having 158 documented individual ulcers, 92% of patients healed completely by Integra alone or with small subsidiary flaps (excluding poorly selected patients). (1)Integra Skin - INTEGRA Burn Treatments

    (1) Gottlieb, Marc, M.D. and Jennifer Furman. Successful Management and Surgical Closure of Chronic and Pathological Wounds using Integra. Journal of Burns & Surgical Wound Care, 2004, Volume 3, No. 4
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How does the INTEGRA™ Bilayer Matrix Wound Dressing work?
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INTEGRA™ Bilayer Matrix Wound Dressing is placed on a surgically debrided or excised wound, it provides the needed framework for the blood vessels and dermal skin cells to remodel the damaged site.

As skin cells migrate into the matrix, the collagen is slowly absorbed into the body and replaced with protein that is naturally produced by the skin. In approximately 14 to 21 days, the scaffold is eventually remodeled as the patient's cells rebuild the damaged site and the silicone layer removed. Complete wound closure occurs as epidermal cells migrate from the wound edges. For larger wounds, a thin skin graft of the person's epidermis may be applied to the wound area to facilitate complete wound closure.

Wound closure is typically complete within 30 days. A person is left with a healed wound created from their own tissue.

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Who makes INTEGRA™ Bilayer Matrix Wound Dressing?
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INTEGRA™ Bilayer Matrix Wound Dressing is manufactured and distributed by Integra LifeSciences Corporation of Plainsboro, New Jersey.
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Are there any special storage conditions for INTEGRA™ Bilayer Matrix Wound Dressing?
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The product can be stored at room temperature (2-30 degrees C).
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How is the product sold?
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INTEGRA™ Bilayer Matrix Wound Dressing is sold in sheets - 2 inch x 2 inch (5 cm x 5 cm), 4 inch x 5 inch (10 cm x 12.5 cm), 4 inch x 10 inch (10 cm x 25 cm) and 8 inch by 10 inch (20 cm x 25 cm).

It is offered as a 1 pack and a 5 pack. Each sheet is supplied sterile, in single use, double peel packages containing phosphate buffer.

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Can you mesh the INTEGRA™ Bilayer Matrix Wound Dressing?
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INTEGRA™ Bilayer Matrix Wound Dressing can be meshed at 1:1 ratio with a "non-crushing" mesher (e.g. Brennen®) before the application, but must not be expanded. Meshing may improve the ability of INTEGRA™ Bilayer Matrix Wound Dressing to conform to irregular surfaces and may improve take on exudating wounds.
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What is the shelf life of INTEGRA™ Bilayer Matrix Wound Dressing?
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The product shelf life is 24 months. Lot number and expiration date information are included
on the packaging.
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Is INTEGRA™ Bilayer Matrix Wound Dressing latex-free?
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All raw materials used in the manufacture of INTEGRA™ Bilayer Matrix Wound Dressing, including packaging and accessories, are not formulated with and do not contain any natural rubber latex or dry natural rubber in accordance with US FDA Regulations (21 CFR Section 801.437).
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Is training required before use of the INTEGRA™ Bilayer Matrix Wound Dressing?
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Training is required prior to using INTEGRA™ Bilayer Matrix Wound Dressing. The training program consists of review of the Physician Training CD with your local Plastic and Reconstructive Sales Specialist or review of this website. Participation in the training program will result in certification and the assignment of a certification number. This certification number is required for order placement.

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Are there any contraindications for the product?
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The device should not be used in patients with known sensitivity to bovine collagen or chondroitin materials.

INTEGRA™ Bilayer Matrix Wound Dressing is not indicated for use in third-degree burns.

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