“Introducing the new, innovative addition to the world wide brand AmnioTek™ processed dehydrated membrane AmnioTek™ 2. This new double thickness 100 micron tissue represents the latest in biologics technology for ocular surface reconstruction”
Safety | Viability | Sterility
Dehydradted AMT has been successfully employed in the surgical treatment of the many ocular surface diseases in well over 1,000,000 cases over the past two decades
It is delivered 100% sterile , dry with a 3 year-shelf life and stored at room temperature.This greatly reduces storage issues of refrigeration and shipping logistical cost and questions of sterility by other fresh and frozen AMT technologies.
Structure of Amniotic Membrane
The human amnion is composed of five distinct layers. It contains no blood vessels or nerves.
The various layer secrete different types of collagen Type IV, V & VII which are present in Extracellular Matrix (ECM). It also has abundant content of specialized proteins such as fibronectin, laminins proteoglycans & glycoproteins which give amniotic membrane is unique healing properties. Also, presence of various growth factor such as Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF), Fibroblast Growth Factor (FGF), TGF-ß promote healing & growth in the effected area.
Ophthalmic Indications:-
Conjunctivoplasty
AMG shows good result as a graft in all pathologies resulting in conjuctival tissue loss, such as large conjunctival defects are difficult to treat, with little conjunctival reserve.
Pterygium excision
AMG shows good results when used in place of autograft, especially in large pterygium where little conjunctival reserve is available.
Fornix Reconstruction
AMG is a viable option for fornix reconstruction. It prevents fornix shortening and is valuable in patients who are unable to retain an ocularprosthesis.
Chemical & Thermal Burns
AMG is a viable option for fornix reconstruction. It prevents fornix shortening and is valuable in patients who are unable to retain an ocularprosthesis.
What is the size of the membrane?
The size of each piece of AmnioTek 2 is 3 x 3 cm, one box of AmnioTek has one such piece.
What is the correct orientation of the graft?
AmnioTek 2 is a double layered graft so it can be put in any orientation as both surfaces are stromal surfaces.
What is the shelf life of AmnioTek 2?
The shelf life of AmnioTek 2 is 3 years in the box. Once the box is opened it has to be used in the same sterile field.
Is it possible to re-sterilize the membrance once the box is open?
No, the membrane can not be re-seterilized after the packing is open, as sterility is lost once the box is open.