Product Overview
VersaShield is a thin hydrophilic amniotic membrane designed to serve as a wound covering and protective barrier for a variety of surgical demands.
• Derived from the human placental layers, amnion and chorion, these thin elastic membranes allow the tissue form to conform to the surface or surgical site
• Featuring excellent handling properties, VersaShield is flexible, easy to use and can be sized intra-operatively
• Resorbs naturally and acts as a physiologic barrier or wound covering
The amniotic membrane is a multi-layered non-vascularized tissue found in the placenta. Amniotic tissues are comprised of a single layer of epithelial cells, a thick basement membrane, and a non-vascular stromal layer. Within the non-vascular stromal layer exists a fibrous layer consisting of various collagen types, including collagen III. Amniotic tissues have been used in surgical applications for an array of regenerative needs since the early 1900's. Lacking a protective barrier, post-operative adhesions between adjacent tissues such as muscle, nerves, and fascia layers may result in scarring, reduced motion or pain.
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