Decellularized dermis

Biological characteristics
The Decellularized Dermis derived from donors is a biological product of tissue engineering consisting of dermis that undergoes to decellularization process patented at Skin Bank ERR in collaboration with Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute. This treatment is able to remove cellular component and, in turn, to avoid rejection on the receiving patient, maintaining unaltered the structural integrity of collagen and fibrous dermal tissue. The Decellularized Dermis has a thickness ranging from 0.8 to 2 mm.

Size

The Decellularized Dermis distributed by Skin Bank ERR can have different size ranging from 4 to 12 cm in length and 3 to 7 cm in width.

Clinical Use

DERMATOLOGY
The Decellularized Dermis finds application as a scaffold in the field of Dermatology for the coverage of chronic skin ulcers as well as for the treatment of non-healing wounds.

ORTHOPEDICS
The Decellularized dermis finds application as a scaffold in the field of Orthopedics for the repair of damaged tissue such as tendon, rotator cuff as well as cartilage.

RECOSTRUTTIVE SURGERY
The Decellularized dermis finds application as a scaffold in the field of Reconstructive Surgery. Currently, several defects of the abdominal wall, such as hernia, are treated with decellularized Dermis produced and distributed by Skin Bank ERR.

BREAST SURGERY
The decellularized dermis finds application as a scaffold in the field of Breast Surgery. Currently, the Decellularized dermis produced and distributed by Skin Bank ERR is used for surgical reconstruction post mastectomy.

DENTISTRY
The Decellularized dermis finds application as a scaffold in the field of Dentistry for reconstruction of soft tissues.

UROLOGY
The Decellularized dermis finds application as a scaffold in the field of Urology. Currently, it is distributed by Skin Bank ERR and used in corporoplasty.

OPHTHALMOLOGY
The decellularized dermis finds application as a scaffold in the field of Ophthalmology. Currently, it is produced and distributed by the Skin Bank ERR for the elongation of the lower eyelid.