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How to apply Apligraf

Diabetic foot ulcer application

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      Venous leg ulcer application

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          Application steps1,2

          Preparing the wound bed

          Apply Apligraf to a clean, noninfected, and debrided wound after irrigating the wound with a noncytotoxic solution. Ensure hemostasis following debridement.

          Step 1: Preparing Apligraf

          1A

          Before opening, check the package's expiration date and pH to ensure both are within range

          1B

          Apligraf is packaged with the epidermal (matte) side facing up and the dermal (glossy) side facing down

          • The dermal side rests on a polycarbonate membrane; be sure to not inadvertently remove it with Apligraf
          1C

          Open the pack and remove Apligraf using aseptic techniques

          • Gently remove by lifting from the edge
          • Apligraf must be used within 15 minutes of opening
          1D

          Prior to application, Apligraf may be placed on a saline-soaked gauze and/or fenestrated to allow for drainage

          Expiration date and pH ranges for Apligraf 1A
          Apligraf with the epidermal (matte) side facing up 1B
          Apligraf lifted from its container with forceps 1C
          Apligraf placed on saline-soaked gauze for drainage 1D

          Step 2: Applying Apligraf

          2A

          Place Apligraf over the wound with the dermal (glossy) side directly in contact with the wound surface

          2B

          Using a saline-moistened cotton tip applicator, smooth Apligraf onto the wound bed so there are no pockets or wrinkled edges

          Apligraf applied directly in contact with the wound surface 2A-2B

          Step 3: Applying dressing

          3A

          Cover Apligraf using a non-adhesive primary dressing

          3B

          Anchor Apligraf using clinician’s choice of fixation

          3C

          Apply a secondary, non-occlusive dressing to create a bolster

          Apligraf covered with a non-adhesive primary dressing 3A-3B

          Compress/offload and follow-up

          • Apligraf should always be used with appropriate compression or offloading as well as good wound-care practices
          • Reassess the wound weekly, and reapply Apligraf weekly as long as the wound continues to respond*
          • Debride the wound while not disrupting healing tissue
          • Clean the wound with a noncytotoxic solution
          Doctor wrapping a leg in compression after applying Apligraf
          Foot offloaded after receiving an Apligraf treatment
          Wound that reduced in size with the help of Apligraf
          *The safety and effectiveness of Apligraf have not been established for patients receiving greater than 5 device applications. In the pivotal trials for VLUs and DFUs, patients received up to 5 applications (over 3 weeks for VLUs and over 4 weeks for DFUs). The average number of applications per VLU patient was 3.3 and the average number for DFU patients was 3.9.1-3

          Downloadable resources

          Apligraf factsheet

          Product
          Number          		Apligraf
          Product Description          		Total Size
          (cm2)          		Billable
          Units          		HCPCS CodeUDI Number
          APLIGRAF-COMApligraf (living, bi-layered skin substitute)4444Q410100618474000008

          Proven results in clinical trials and real-world settings

          Examine the clinical and real-world evidence for Apligraf, or contact an Organogenesis Tissue Regeneration Specialist today to get more information about how Apligraf can help your VLU and DFU patients.

          Contact us

          Please refer to the Apligraf Package Insert for complete prescribing information.

          REFERENCES:

          1. Apligraf [package insert]. Canton, MA: Organogenesis Inc; 2017.
          2. Data on file. Organogenesis Inc.
          3. Veves A, et al. Diabetes Care. 2001;24(2):290-295.