Attention New Jersey hernia repair patients: AlloDerm is acellular cadaveric dermis which is a newer alternative for abdominal hernia repair. But is AlloDerm safe?

AlloDerm is an intact human tissue matrix with the critical biochemical and structural components of the dermal extracellular scaffold that enable it to recellularize and revascularize. Its biologic nature provides AlloDerm with an improved capacity to reintegrate with surrounding tissues and less inclination toward infection, erosion, extrusion, and rejection compared with synthetic tissue replacement materials like kugel mesh.

Reusing human skin, isn’t that rather ghoulish?

No. Skin is obtained from a surgical procedure. Skin grafts are typically recovered from the back, abdomen, and legs and may vary in thickness from .005-inches to .035-inches. The procedure usually takes one to two hours.

AlloDerm is made from donated skin which is prepared for transplantation, thusly: The tissue can be prepared by traditional methods of cell preservation which include maintaining cell viability via tissue culture techniques or cryopreservation. Donated skin grafts can be preserved by utilizing advanced technologies to remove the cellular components of the grafts while maintaining the biochemical and structural characteristics. As a result, these donated skin grafts can be transplanted successfully without rejection. This technology greatly expands the clinical applications of donated skin.

AlloDerm is manufactured by a New Jersey pharmaceutical device manufacturer known as LifeCell Corporation. LifeCell develops and markets tissue repair products for use in reconstructive, uro-gynecologic and orthopedic surgical procedures.

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