CYGNUS SOLO is a traditional single-layer amniotic allograft derived from the amnion layer of the amniotic sacINTENDED USES: Intended for use in wound care, burn care, dermatology, ophthalmology, and oral surgery.
CLAIMED BENEFITS: On the square/rectangular shaped allografts, orientation stickers and a notch in the upper left-hand corner of the tissue allow for indication of the epithelial layer of the allograft. The circular-shaped allografts are folded in half, with the epithelial layer on the outer side. When opened, the allograft will remain slightly opened with a crease, in a tent form, with the epithelial layer on the outer side. Rectangular shaped allografts without a notch indicates the allograft is a dual-layer amnion membrane that allows for omnidirectional application with two outward-facing epithelial sides.
The addition of Skin Substitutes or Cellular or Tissue Based Products (CTPs) to certain wounds may afford a healing advantage over dressings and conservative treatments when these options appear insufficient to affect complete healing, after at least a 30 day period of comprehensive conservative therapy. There are currently a wide variety of bioengineered products available for soft tissue coverage to affect closure. • Human skin allografts are derived from donated human skin (cadavers) • Allogeneic matrices are derived from human tissue (fibroblasts or membrane) • Composite matrices are derived from human keratinocytes, fibroblasts and xenogeneic collagen • Acellular matrices are derived from xenogeneic collagen or tissue
For Medicare to cover this product, it needs to be ordered and applied by your clinician. A patient cannot purchase it directly from a Durable Medical Equipment (DME) store and receive reimbursement for it.
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