Table 9.
Commonly used dermal matrices
| Brand Name | Manufacturer | Donor | Donor Screening | Hydration Status | Description | Used in Expander/Implant Breast? Reconstruction? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alloderm | LifeCell | Human | Own screening modality | Dehydrated | Processed to remove epidermis and dermal cells | Yes |
| DermaMatrix | Synthes | Human | MTF screening | Dehydrated | Processed to remove epidermis and dermal cells | Yes |
| FlexHD | Ethicon | Human | MTF screening | Hydrated | Processed to remove epidermis and dermal cells | Yes |
| Permacol | Covidien | Porcine | n/a | Hydrated | Processed to remove cells; resulting collagen cross-linked | No |
| Strattice | LifeCell | Porcine | n/a | Dehydrated | Processed to remove cells | Yes |
MTF indicates Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation.
*According to official product description.