GraftGuide, the cutting-edge solution from Kerecis, redefines burn care, offering unprecedented advantages for both patients and surgeons.
Kerecis GraftGuide® Products
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 consists of a full thickness fish-skin that has been processed using Kerecis’ proprietary EnviroIntact™ method.
GraftGuide® Mano
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.
GraftGuide Meshed 2:1
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.
Our Vision is to extend life by supporting the body’s own ability to regenerate.
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Benefits of Using GraftGuide Products
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.
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.
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Indication
- 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.
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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 approvals in the United States, Europe, and beyond.
Important Information
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Baldursson, B. T. et al. Healing rate and autoimmune safety of full-thickness wounds treated with fish skin acellular dermal matrix versus porcine small-intestine submucosa: a non-inferiority study. Int. J. Low. Extrem. Wounds 14, (2015).
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Magnusson, S. et al. Decellularized fish skin: characteristics that support tissue repair. Laeknabladid 101, 567–573 (2015)
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Shupp, J. W. et al. Fish Skin Compared to Cadaver Skin as a Temporary Covering for Full Thickness Burns: An Early Feasibility Trial. Poster presented at: AMUS 2020 Annual Meeting (2020).