Second Chances

In January 2020, James Brownfield was helping his friend finish loading and securing equipment on an 18-wheel tractor-trailer. As James turned around to check traffic, the same tractor-trailer ended up hitting him, causing him to fall. As he lay on the ground, he saw its tires coming toward him and remembers thinking he was about to experience a tragedy.

James was immediately airlifted to the Moses Cone Trauma Center in Greensboro, N.C. His prognosis was grim. He had suffered severe leg, abdominal and other internal injuries, plus multiple fractures to his pelvis. He lost the skin on the full left side of his body and on his entire buttocks. He also could not feel his left lower leg or foot.

Based on the nature of James’ wounds, Dr. Claire Dillingham, the chief of plastic surgery at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital, made the decision to use MicroMatrix® UBM Particulate and Cytal® Wound Matrix sheets. MicroMatrix UBM Particulate and Cytal Wound Matrix 3-Layer are both indicated for management of wounds, including partial- and full-thickness wounds, pressure ulcers, venous ulcers, diabetic ulcers, chronic vascular ulcers, tunneled/undermined wounds, surgical wounds (donor sites/grafts, post-Mohs surgery, post-laser surgery, podiatric, wound dehiscence), trauma wounds (abrasions, lacerations, second-degree burns, skin tears), and draining wounds. These devices are intended for one-time use.

"Dr. Dillingham is a miracle worker,” said James. “There were angels that night and they were there to save me."

Note: Clinical results may vary.

Product Information

Note: The results presented herein are case-specific and should not be used to draw general conclusions as to clinical outcomes

Cytal Wound Matrix
DEVICE DESCRIPTION
Cytal® Wound Matrix is composed of a porcine-derived extracellular matrix also known as urinary bladder matrix. The devices are supplied in a fenestrated sheet configuration and packaged in double peel-open pouches. The devices are terminally sterilized using electron beam irradiation.

INDICATIONS
Cytal Wound Matrix is intended for the management of wounds including: partial and full-thickness wounds, pressure ulcers, venous ulcers, diabetic ulcers, chronic vascular ulcers, tunneled/undermined wounds, surgical wounds (donor sites/ grafts, post-Moh’s surgery, post-laser surgery, podiatric, wound dehiscence), trauma wounds (abrasions, lacerations, second-degree burns, skin tears), and draining wounds. The device is intended for one-time use.

CONTRAINDICATIONS
1. Patients with known sensitivity or allergy to porcine materials.
2. Third-degree burns.

WARNINGS
1. Exposure to contaminated or infected field can lead to rapid breakdown of device.
2. If active infection is present, treat patient to resolve infection prior to device application.
3. Do not use if cracked, broken, or otherwise damaged.

PRECAUTIONS
Always use aseptic technique when handling device.

MicroMatrix UBM Particulate

DEVICE DESCRIPTION
MicroMatrix® UBM Particulate is composed of a porcine-derived extracellular matrix known as urinary bladder matrix. The device is supplied in a particle form in units up to 1000mg and packaged in a glass vial and peel-open pouch. The device is terminally sterilized using electron beam irradiation.

INDICATIONS
MicroMatrix is intended for the management of wounds including: partial and full-thickness wounds, pressure ulcers, venous ulcers, diabetic ulcers, chronic vascular ulcers, tunneled/undermined wounds, surgical wounds (donor sites/grafts, post-Moh’s surgery, post-laser surgery, podiatric, wound dehiscence), trauma wounds (abrasions, lacerations, second-degree burns, skin tears), and draining wounds. The device is intended for one-time use.

CONTRAINDICATIONS
1. Patients with known sensitivity or allergy to porcine materials.
2. Third-degree burns.

WARNINGS
1. If active infection is present, treat patient to resolve infection prior to device application.
2. Do not use glass vial if cracked, broken, or otherwise damaged.
3. MicroMatrix is not indicated for treatment of alopecia.

PRECAUTIONS
Do not tap glass vial with metal objects or handle in a way that may cause glass to break and contaminate wound.