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Our Amniotic Wound & Ocular Care Products
Merakris offers several amniotic extracellular matrix (ECM) products for use in the protection of human soft tissue or cornea. Our core ECM products, Dermacyte Matrix and Opticyte Matrix, have been clinically evaluated as a versatile protective barrier. 1,2,3
How amniotic wound care products work?
Human amniotic tissue is products are processed to retain native extracellular matrix cytokines, growth factors, and collagen to support tissue remolding, improving patient outcomes and comfort.
Amniotic tissue has been widely adopted as a choice of healthcare professionals seeking to protect non-healing wounds and corneal defects. A variety of amniotic membrane preparations are commercially available and support various clinical treatments.
Benefits of amniotic membrane allografts for wound protection
Ready to use and easy handle
Convenient shelf-stable storage
Multiple size selection options
Clinically tested in various applications 1,2,3
Uses of amniotic wound care products
Amniotic membrane allograft products like Dermacyte Matrix and Opticyte Matrix can aid in protecting:
Pressure injuries
Diabetic foot ulcers
Venous leg ulcers
Corneal surfaces
References:
- Ditmars FS, Kay KE, Broderick TC, Fagg WS. Use of amniotic membrane in hard-to-heal wounds: a multicentre retrospective study. J Wound Care. 2024 Mar 1;33(Sup3):S44-S50. doi: 10.12968/jowc.2024.33.Sup3.S44. PMID: 38457299.
- Ditmars FS, Lind RA, Broderick TC, Fagg WS. Safety and efficacy of acellular human amniotic fluid and membrane in the treatment of non-healing wounds in a patient with chronic venous insufficiency. SAGE Open Medical Case Reports. 2022;10.
- Ditmars FS, Brondeel K, Fagg WS, Theriot PE. A Double-Header: Dry Eye and Filamentary Keratitis. Modern Optometry March 24 2022.
