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Dehydrated human amnion/chorion membrane

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans · FDA-approved active Biologic

Dehydrated human amnion/chorion membrane provides a biologic scaffold that promotes wound healing and tissue regeneration through delivery of growth factors and extracellular matrix components.

Dehydrated human amnion/chorion membrane provides a biologic scaffold that promotes wound healing and tissue regeneration through delivery of growth factors and extracellular matrix components. Used for Chronic wounds (diabetic foot ulcers, venous leg ulcers), Acute wounds and surgical sites, Burn wounds.

At a glance

Generic nameDehydrated human amnion/chorion membrane
Also known asEpiFix, dHACM
SponsorLouisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans
Drug classBiologic allograft / Regenerative tissue product
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaWound Care / Regenerative Medicine
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

This allograft tissue product is derived from human placental membranes and contains native growth factors, cytokines, and extracellular matrix proteins that support tissue repair and reduce inflammation. When applied to wounds or tissue defects, it acts as a biological dressing and regenerative scaffold, facilitating epithelialization and tissue remodeling while providing antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.

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