Table 1. Description of Metrics.
score | description | score | description |
---|---|---|---|
zone (layer of skin with a sensor) | host interface | ||
1 | epidermis | 1 | no reaction (smooth surface) |
2 | superficial dermis | 2A | capsule, minimal |
3 | deep dermis | 2B | capsule, mild |
4 | muscle layer | 2C | capsule, moderate |
5 | submuscular | 3A | infiltrative, peripheral |
6 | subcutis | 3B | infiltrative, partial |
3C | infiltrative, diffuse | ||
device presence | |||
Y1 | yes, well-defined | cellular response (healing scale) | |
Y2 | yes, marginal | A | acute |
N | no | SA | subacute |
C | chronic | ||
device state | CP | chronic with phagocytosis | |
I | intact | CA | chronic-active |
F | fragmented | CAP | chronic-active with phagocytosis |
D | degraded | ACT | active |
R | remodeling | ||
H | healed |