TransCyte

TRANSCYTE® is a human fibroblast-derived temporary skin substituteconsisting of a polymer membrane and donated neonatal humanfibroblast cells cultured under aseptic conditions in vitro on a nylonmesh. Prior to cell growth, this nylon mesh is coated with porcinedermal collagen and bonded to a polymer membrane (silicone). Thismembrane provides a transparent synthetic epidermis when applied.As fibroblasts proliferate within the nylon mesh, they secrete humandermal collagen, matrix proteins and growth factors. Following freezing,no cellular metabolic activity remains; however, the tissue matrix andbound growth factors are left intact. The human fibroblast-derivedtemporary skin substitute provides a temporary protective barrier.TRANSCYTE is transparent and allows direct visual monitoring of thewound bed.