09 Jun The Many Benefits of Using Amniotic Patches to Heal Wounds.

Using tissue-based products for wound care isn’t new, but it’s a technique that is enjoying more frequent use thanks to technology that allows these materials to be stored for longer periods. 

Amniotic patches are also referred to as cellular and/or tissue products for cutaneous wounds, or CTPs. Here is what you need to know about amniotic patches and their many benefits for wound healing. 

What are amniotic patches to treat wounds?

The amniotic membrane protects and surrounds the developing fetus in utero, separating the mother and fetus. This membrane consists of several layers, the outer one of which is rich in regenerative molecules and biologically active cells. 

Amniotic patches are created from donated placentas. These are used to create tissue-based products or amniotic patches that aid in advanced wound care. Most CTPs act as scaffolds to create a temporary extracellular matrix. This allows for the migration of new cytokines, blood vessels, and growth factors to reach the wound bed and promote healing. 

The benefits of using amniotic patches to heal wounds

The use of amniotic patches on post-surgical and chronic wounds offers several benefits that can improve patient outcomes:

1. Stimulates healing 
The structured collagen matrix delivers essential growth factors to the wound site, which has been shown to stimulate healing. 

2. Protects the wound
CTPs provide a protective covering for the wound, which limits fluid loss and bacterial growth.

3. Reduces inflammation and scar tissue
The amniotic membrane releases Interleukin 10 and other tissue inhibitors that reduce inflammation. And the part of the surface is non-adhesive, so it prevents fibrotization and scarring.  

4. Easy to handle and apply
Compared to many other wound care products, amniotic patches are simple to handle and apply, making them a favorable wound care solution. 

5. Reduces pain and discomfort
The amniotic membrane covers exposed nerve endings in a wound and reduces pain and discomfort by lowering the concentration of peptides and algic cytokines. 

6. Weekly application possible
These CTP wound care products can be applied weekly, which eliminates the need for daily wound care. After the initial treatment with amniotic patches, you can follow up with customized daily wound care using FritzFinn’s THE CARE PACKAGE. 

7. Shelf-stable material
In the past, CTPs were not shelf-stable, making them a non-viable treatment option for wound care. The type of amniotic patches offered by FritzFinn are shelf-stable for up to five years compared to other tissue products that must be kept on dry ice. 

Find out more about amniotic patches from FritzFinn

Amniotic patches cannot be self-applied, meaning the wound care provider must be the one to apply the material. As a medical provider, you can use this advanced solution to improve patient outcomes in a wide range of applications, including surgical wounds, burns, chronic ulcers, and some sports injuries. 

FritzFinn offers CTPs as part of its advanced wound care program. Contact us today to learn more about how you can add amniotic patches to your list of tools for post-surgical and advanced wounds.