Integra LifeSciences Collagen Membrane, HeliMend Advanced - 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
Advanced absorbable collagen membrane.
HeliMend Advanced absorbable collagen membrane is packaged in a sterile
configuration. HeliMend Advanced 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 Advanced 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 Advanced absorbable collagen membrane. It is not
implantable and must be discarded following modification of the membrane.
The HeliMend Advanced membrane is placed over the defect and as close to