Shield®

Kerecis Shield is intact fish-skin for the management of chronic wounds such as diabetic wounds, pressure ulcers, vascular ulcers, and draining wounds commonly treated in physician’s private offices.

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 integrates the Kerecis intact fish skin with a silicone contact layer. Shield is fenestrated to allow adequate wound drainage for appropriate wound moisture at the wound bed.

The product classifies as a medical device and consist of intact fish skin that has been processed using Kerecis’ proprietary EnviroIntact™ method. The product is not subject to the May 31, 2021, FDA 351 regulation.

Indications

  • Partial and full thickness wounds
  • Pressure ulcers
  • Venous ulcers
  • Chronic vascular ulcers
  • Diabetic ulcers
  • Trauma wounds, including abrasions, lacerations, second-degree burns, skin tears
  • Surgical wounds, including donor site/grafts, post-Mohs surgery, post-laser surgery, podiatric, wound dehiscence
  • Draining wounds

wdt_ID wdt_created_by wdt_created_at wdt_last_edited_by wdt_last_edited_at SKU Product Description Product Sizing Total Units
2 hagustsson 21/06/2024 17:24 hagustsson 24/06/2024 13:36 50215153B0D Shield Standard 50mm circular 50mm circular 20

Standard

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2 hagustsson 21/06/2024 17:20 avista 11/07/2024 14:19 50215I52B0D Shield Adhesive 30mm circular 30mm circular 7
3 hagustsson 29/07/2024 15:05 hagustsson 29/07/2024 15:05 50215H51B0D Shield Adhesive 20mm circular 20mm circular 3

Shield
Shield
Adhesive
Shield

wdt_ID wdt_created_by wdt_created_at wdt_last_edited_by wdt_last_edited_at SKU Product Description Product Sizing Total Units
2 hagustsson 21/06/2024 17:24 avista 11/07/2024 14:18 50215K52B0D Shield Spiral 30mm circular 30mm circular 7

Shield Spiral
Shield Spiral
Spiral
Shield Spiral

Contraindications

The product derives 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 product also contains silicone and should not be used for patient with silicone sensitivity.

Availability and Indications

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.

Not Healthcare Advice

This website is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment or medical advice. Products, services, information and other content provided on this website, including information that may be provided on directly or by linking to third-party websites, are provided for informational purposes only. Information on this website should not be considered as a substitute for advice from a healthcare professional. 

Consult with a physician or other healthcare professional regarding any medical or health related diagnosis or treatment options.

Surgeon Disclaimer

A surgeon must always rely on his or her own professional clinical judgment when deciding whether to use a particular product when treating a particular patient. Kerecis does not dispense medical advice and recommends that surgeons be trained in the use of any particular product before using it in surgery.

The information presented on this website are intended to demonstrate the Kerecis product offerings. A surgeon must always refer to the package insert, product label and/or instructions for use before using any Kerecis product.

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