Amniotic Membrane Allograft

SteriShield® II is produced from human amniotic membrane. Due to its inherent anti-adhesive properties, amnion is an ideal barrier to protect neural elements, anterior vessels and hardware from scar tissue adhesion.

Adhesion Barrier

Amniotic membrane tissue may help reduce the occurrence of soft tissue adhesions, adhesions tethered implanted hardware, and complications from revision surgery associated with epidural scarring^1-5

Reduces Inflammation

Amniotic membrane tissue markedly suppresses the expression of potent pro-inflammatory cytokines^{6, 7}

Dual Layer Amnion Patch

SteriShield® II can be applied in any orientation and naturally stays in place

Benefits Of Amnion Patches Handling Characteristics

Flexible and easy to handle

Easy to cut and size when dry

Naturally stays in place and conforms to site

Elastic properties when hydrated

Guarding Against Epidural Fibrosis

Epidural fibrosis or scarring can result after surgery in the epidural space, in which scar tissue adheres to the nerve roots and the exposed portion of the dura within the spinal canal. SteriShield™ II can be used to aid in the prevention
of epidural fibrosis by providing a barrier to the dura and nerve roots.^{1, 3}

Epidural fibrosis has been associated with:

Recurrence of pain after discectomy^{4, 5}
Lengthened revision surgical time^{4, 5}
Increased rate of revision complications, including dural tears and nerve damage^{4, 5}

Amnion patches have been shown to aid in:

Reducing the occurrence of dural and nerve root adhesions (epidural fibrosis)^{1, 3}
Preventing soft tissue adhesions to implanted hardware²
Reducing complications from revision surgery associated with epidural scarring, such as dural
tears, nerve damage, and increased bleeding^1-5

AmnioArmor® Dual Layer Amnion Patch

Amnios® RT Acellular Liquid Amnion

Amnios® Cryopreserved Liquid Amnion

SteriShield II® Protective Amnion Patch

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Choi H et al. Effect of Amniotic Membrane to Reduce Postlaminectomy Epidural Adhesion on a Rat Model. J Korean Neurosurg Soc 2011; 49:323-328.
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Benoist M et al. Postoperative lumbar epiduro-arachnoiditis: Diagnostic and therapeutic aspects. Spine 1980; 5: 432-436.
Kubo M et al. Immunogenicity of human amniotic membrane in experimental xeno translplantation. Investig Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2001; 42: 1539-46.
Yang JJ et al. The effect of amniotic membrane transplantation on tendon-healing in a rabbit Achilles tendon model. TERM 2010; 7(3): 323-329.