Integra LifeSciences Collagen Membrane, HeliMend - Manual (Page 8)

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Administration
It is advisable that only clinicians trained in related treatment planning and
in the technique of placing periodontal membranes should use HeliMend
absorbable collagen membrane.
HeliMend absorbable collagen membrane is packaged in a sterile
configuration. HeliMend absorbable collagen membrane is packaged inside
a sterile piece of high density, medical grade polyethylene which can be
used as a template to help trim the membrane to the desired shape. The
embossed pattern on the template will distinguish it from the membrane.
The absorbable collagen membrane and template material should be
removed from their packaging using sterile gloves or instruments.
Mucoperiosteal incision flaps are developed in the site to be treated. The
incision should be sulcular when possible. The clinician should perform
thorough debridement. As much tissue as possible should be preserved to
allow for primary closure of the wound and correct positioning of the flaps.
The HeliMend membrane can be placed either dry or hydrated. If the
clinician prefers the handling characteristics of the hydrated collagen, the
membrane can be hydrated in sterile water or saline solution prior to final
placement.
The product can be trimmed to the size and shape of the defect in the dry
or wet state using sharp, sterile scissors. However, if using the template
material to assist in material shaping, gross modification of the membrane
should be performed in the dry state. An approximate shape can be cut
from the template and modified to fit the given defect. The template is then
placed against the absorbable collagen membrane and a duplicate shape
is trimmed from the membrane. The template material is a convenience
item to assist in shaping HeliMend absorbable collagen membrane. It
is not implantable and must be discarded following modification of the
membrane.
The HeliMend membrane is placed over the defect and as close to the tooth