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Burns

Healing of partial-thickness and deep partial-thickness burns, as well as temporary coverage of full-thickness (3rd-degree) burns.
The transparent EPIPROTECT® membrane applied on a wound, conforming to the wound bed

The benefit

EPIPROTECT® can be left on the wound during the entire healing process, minimizing the need for dressing changes and lowering the cost of care. The reported result in daily practice: less pain, less exudate, faster healing.

Time-lapse animation of a wound healing under a single EPIPROTECT® application

The mechanism

The billions of fibers within the eiratex® network form a protective barrier that prevents bacteria from penetrating the wound, ensuring a clean and safe healing environment. eiratex also binds small molecules that can interfere with the healing process, including: Endotoxins, Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMPs), Pro-Inflammatory Mediators.

While keeping bacteria out, EPIPROTECT® helps maintain optimal healing conditions by balancing fluid and gas levels. The membrane is gas-permeable and buffers moisture, ensuring ideal conditions for moist wound healing while promoting the smooth development of new skin.

See the technology
Diagram of the eiratex® membrane: a biosynthetic cellulose fibre network compared with human skin, impermeable to bacteria while allowing O2 and H2O exchange, transparent, ultra-thin and conformable

Studies

  • Porcine Xenograft or Biosynthetic Cellulose in the Treatment of Partial Thickness Burns – A Randomised Clinical Trial.

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  • Single Stage First Layer Biosynthetic Cellulose Dressing Versus Non-Adherent Gauze Management in Pediatric Burns.

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  • Evaluation of Epiprotect® Microbial Cellulose Burns Dressings in Young Children.

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  • Efficacy of Biosynthetic Cellulose in Pediatric Burns Compared to Conventional Dressings: An Observational Study.

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  • Three Years’ Experience of a Novel Biosynthetic Cellulose Dressing in Burns.

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  • Comparison of Biosynthetic Cellulose with Silver Sulfadiazine in Adult Burns: A Randomised Controlled Trial.

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Clinical case

Downloadable kit

The EPIPROTECT® instructions for use (IFU) bookletRequest documentation