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Kerecis fish-skin products are used to treat various wounds, including burns, post-Mohs surgical wounds, diabetic ulcers, and an array of other chronic and acute wounds.

Superior clinical and economic performance

Thousands of healthcare providers across the globe trust Kerecis fish-skin technology to treat their patients. Our minimally processed fish-skin grafts are homologous to human skin both in terms of structure and molecular content.[1-3] When applied to damaged tissue, such as burns or wounds, Kerecis grafts support the body’s own cells to regenerate and repair tissue.[4-6]

We continuously adapt to our customers’ needs and expectations by offering a diverse range of product variations that deliver financial advantages. Kerecis fish-skin products are FDA-cleared for multiple clinical applications, including partial and full-thickness wounds, trauma wounds, and surgical wounds. Our grafts can be expanded to cover larger wounds with less fish-skin material, creating cost efficiencies and reducing waste.

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Kerecis Wheel of Innovation

Kerecis is actively expanding our portfolio across diverse care sites, from operating rooms to outpatient settings. Our product offerings include intact fish skin for wound management (MariGen and Shield), surgical success (SurgiClose and SurgiBind), burn management (GraftGuide), and animal care (Kerecis VET).

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MariGen® for Hospital Outpatient Settings

Our MariGen® product range consists of:

  • MariGen® Solid
  • MariGen® Micro
  • MariGen® Fenestrated
  • MariGen® Expanse

Surgical Product Range

Our surgical product range consists of:

  • SurgiBind® Solid
  • SurgiBind® Tendon Protect
  • SurgiBind® Fenestrated
  • SurgiClose® Standard
  • SurgiClose® Micro
  • SurgiClose® Silicone
  • SurgiClose® Meshed 2:1

GraftGuide® for Burn Units

Our GraftGuide® product range consists of:

  • GraftGuide® Solid
  • GraftGuide® Micro
  • GraftGuide® Mano
  • GraftGuide® Meshed 2:1

Shield® for Private Office

Our Shield® product range consists of:

  • Shield® Solid
  • Shield® Adhesive
  • Shield® Spiral

Kerecis products are intended for physician use. Product availability, names, indications, and claims vary between countries.

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From the town of Ísafjörður in northwest Iceland, Kerecis develops, manufactures, and distributes patented fish-skin medical devices that support soft tissue regeneration in the body, with regulatory clearance in the United States, Europe, and beyond.

Important Information

This website and its content is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice. Products, services, information, and other content provided on this website, including information provided directly or through links to third-party websites, are for informational purposes only. Information on this website should not be considered a substitute for professional advice from a healthcare provider. Always consult with a physician or other healthcare professional regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.

Products and their variations may not be available in all countries and could be known under different trade names. Products, product names, indications, and claims vary by jurisdiction. Always verify with your local healthcare professional and consult the printed package information before use. Information on this website may not be current and might not reflect the latest product labeling – please refer to latest IFU’s on the website. For questions about product availability, please contact your Kerecis representative or use the contact form on our website.

Products are derived from fish sources and should not be used in patients with a known allergy to fish or sensitivity to fish products. Note that fish allergy is distinct from shellfish allergy. Do not apply fish skin products over infected or deteriorating wounds until the underlying cause has been resolved.

SurgiClose Silicone and Shield products contain silicone and are not suitable for patients with silicone sensitivity.
SurgiBind is not indicated for procedures requiring load-bearing support, such as hernia repair, for intraperitoneal organ contact, or where a bridging effect is needed.
SurgiBind Tendon Protect is not indicated to replace or repair the damaged tendon or to reinforce the strength of any tendon repair.
Always follow the product’s labeling for indications and contraindications.

A surgeon must always rely on their professional clinical judgment when deciding whether to use a specific product for a patient. Kerecis does not dispense medical advice and strongly recommends that surgeons be adequately trained in the use of its products before employing them in surgical procedures. The information provided on this website is intended to demonstrate the product offerings and should not replace the package insert, product label, or instructions for use. For regulatory and medical practice reasons, product availability may vary by market. Contact your Kerecis representative for further clarification.

  • For single patient use only; do not reuse, reprocess, or re-sterilize.
  • Discard any unused portions of the product.
  • Sterile only if the package is unopened and undamaged.
  • Do not use the product if the package seal has been broken, unintentionally opened, or if handling has caused damage or contamination.
  • Do not use after the expiration date printed on the product label or packaging.
  • Remove all non-viable and necrotic tissue prior to application of the product.
  • Remove exudate and control bleeding prior to product application.
  • Do not use in patients with known fish allergies.
  • The product is not designed, sold, or intended for use except as indicated.
  • No clinical trials have been conducted in pediatric, pregnant, or breastfeeding populations.

1

Magnusson S. et al. Regenerative and Antibacterial Properties of Acellular Fish Skin Grafts and Human Amnion/Chorion Membrane: Implications for Tissue Preservation in Combat Casualty Care. Military Medicine, Volume 182.1. [2017] 

2

Yoon et al. Wound healing ability of acellular fish skin and bovine collagen grafts for split-thickness donor sites in burn patients: Characterization of acellular grafts and clinical application. Int J Biol Macromol. 2022 April 30; 205: 452-461. [2022] 

3

Wang, Y. et al. Burn injury: challenges and advances in burn wound healing, infection, pain and scarring. Advanced drug delivery reviews, 123, 3-17 [2018] 

4

Kirsner RS, Margolis DJ, Baldursson BT, et al. Fish skin grafts compared to human amnion/chorion membrane allografts: A double-blind, prospective, randomized clinical trial of acute wound healing. Wound Repair Regen. 2020;28(1):75-80. doi:10.1111/ wrr.12761 [2020] 

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Baldursson BT, Kjartansson H, et al. Healing rate and autoimmune safety of fullthickness wounds treated with fish skin acellular dermal matrix versus porcine small-intestine submucosa: a noninferiority study. Int J Low Extrem Wounds. 2015;14(1):37-43. doi:10.1177/1534734615573661 [2015] 

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Dardari D, Piaggesi A, Potier L, et al. Intact Fish Skin Graft to Treat Deep Diabetic Foot Ulcers. NEJM Evid. 2024;3(12):EVIDoa2400171. doi:10.1056/EVIDoa2400171 [2024]