What is Dermafill and how does it work?

Dermafill is a translucent, semi-opaque biosynthetic cellulose membrane dressing, which at a microscopic level closely resembles the body's own collagen. The nonwoven ribbons of microbial cellulose closely resembles the body’s extracellular matrix yielding a high vapor transfer rate while providing a normal matrix covering the whole of the wound. The result is a fluid balance and mechanical cellular matrix which bridges the wound bed which promotes distribution and concentration of growth factors and nutrients needed for healing, while protecting the wound from environmental contamination.

Please click here to view our Frequently Asked Questions which will answer your general questions about Dermafill, how it works, and how to use the dressing.

How supplied

Membranes are individually packaged in sterile envelopes and shipped in boxes of 12 envelopes. Membranes come in three sizes: 3" x 4", 4" x 6" and 6" x 8". These can be overlapped as needed to cover large wounds.

CSDF0304: 3" x 4" box of 12

CSDF0304: 4" x 6" box of 12

CSDF0304: 6" x 8" box of 12

CSDFM642: 3" x 4" (qty 6), 4" x 6" (qty 4)
and 6" x 8" (qty 2) - COMING SOON!

Indications and Usage

Dermafill is recommended for use as a temporary covering/dressing for the treatment of wounds including:
• Pressure sores/skin tears
• Venous stasis, arterial, ischemic and diabetic wounds
• Second degree burns
• Skin graft donor sites
• Traumatic abrasions and lacerations
• Biopsy dressing

At a Glance

• Versatile, ideal for skin tears, abrasions, pressure, diabetic, burns, venous and arterial wounds, and post op., donor, and biopsy sites
• Save time and labor costs - costs less than other dressings
• Latex free & hypoallergenic
• Clear, allowing for easy monitoring between dressing changes
• Mimics the body’s own collagen - physiologic
• Instant pain relief reported
• Less frequent dressing changes reduces opportunities for nosocomial infections
• Excellent haemostatic properties
• Improved outcomes

Contraindications

• Not for use for third-degree burns
• Not for use on actively infected wounds unless infection is actively being treated and followed by medical personnel

Further Information

Slight discoloration of dressing to yellowish-white may occur and does not affect the quality of the product. Sterility is maintained unless the individual envelope is opened or damaged if package integrity is compromised discard membrane – do not use. Once opened, excess membrane not used at time of application should be discarded. Do not use membranes between patients or store unused membranes once envelopes are opened. Dermafill should be removed and physician notified if signs or symptoms of infection become present or any adverse reactions are observed.

Dermafill is to kept be at room temperature and kept dry.