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Decreasing length of stay and regenerating tissue faster
Kerecis GraftGuide is intact fish skin especially developed for the management of burn wounds and donor sites.
The Kerecis fish-skin grafts contain fat, protein, elastin, glycans and other natural skin elements and are supplied in multiple shapes, variants and sizes.
The product classifies as a medical device and consist of a full thickness fish-skin that has been processed using Kerecis’ proprietary EnviroIntact™ method. The product is not subject to the May 31, 2021, FDA 351 regulation.
The intact fish-skin graft in the shape of the hand to easily allow application on its complex 3D structure. Available in two sizes, medium and large, and in either left or right versions, for use in palmar or dorsum applications. Designed to reduce operation time when managing hand burn injuries.
2:1 pre-meshed intact fish-skin graft designed to expand and cover larger wounds. Provides a viable clinical and economic solution for large wounds.
To extend life by supporting the body’s own ability to regenerate.
Since using Kerecis consistently on donor sites… I find my patients are in less pain and have better scar quality and that’s why I keep using it.
– Dr. Eva Dentcheva MD
Here’s why GraftGuide is indispensable for burn treatment:
Accelerated Recovery: GraftGuide streamlines graft application in burn cases, expediting healing and reducing patient recovery times. By facilitating precise placement, it optimizes the integration process, enabling patients to heal faster and return to their lives sooner.
Decreased Length of Stay: With GraftGuide, hospitals can significantly reduce the length of stay for burn patients. Its efficiency in graft application minimizes the need for prolonged hospitalization, leading to cost savings and improved resource allocation.
“GraftGuide’s efficiency in graft application minimizes the need for prolonged hospitalization…”
Coverage for Large Areas: GraftGuide is uniquely equipped to handle extensive burn injuries. Its adaptable design enables surgeons to cover large areas efficiently, providing comprehensive wound coverage with precision and ease.
Enhanced Patient Comfort: GraftGuide prioritizes patient comfort throughout the healing process.
From the town of Isafjordur in northwest Iceland, Kerecis develops, manufactures, and sells patented fish skin soft tissue regeneration products that have regulatory approval in the United States, Europe and several other jurisdictions.
• Partial and full thickness wounds.
• Trauma wounds, including abrasions, lacerations, second-degree burns, skin tears.
• Surgical wounds, including donor sites, post-Mohs surgery, post-laser surgery, podiatric, wound dehiscence.
The product derives from a from a fish source and should not be used in patients with a known allergy to fish or sensitivity. Note that fish-allergy is not the same as shellfish-allergy. The Shield product also contains silicone and should not be used for patient with silicone sensitivity.
The product and its variations are not available in all countries and may be known under different trade names. Products, product names, indications and claims vary between jurisdictions. Contact your Kerecis representative if you have questions about the availability of Kerecis products in your area.
Always make sure to check with your local health care professional and read the actual printed package information prior to use. Information on this website might not be current and might not be an accurate reflection of current product labeling.
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