Biomedical Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
ing elements direct the wound healing process will someday allow the creation of
a synthetic matrix that is truly equivalent to the native structure. With the ability to
provide biocompatible cells already available, successful combination of a native-
like matrix with appropriate cell types has the possibility to create a true skin
equivalent of varying shape and size.
10.7
Sources of further information and advice
Further information is available from a variety of sources. For example, the
LifeCell company website (www.lifecell.com) provides abstracts from key arti-
cles referencing AlloDerm in the areas of abdominal wall reconstruction, plastic
reconstruction, including ENT (ear, nose and throat), head and neck, grafting and
breast reconstruction. Clinical case studies and monographs can be accessed as
well. The locations and dates of scientific conferences of interest to researchers in
the area are also posted. The website for the American Association of Tissue Banks
(AATB) provides guidance documents, bulletins and abstracts of scientific and
clinical conference papers from annual meetings. The AATB site can be accessed
via www.aatb.org. The US FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research
(CBER) maintains a website (www.fda.gov/cber) that supplies information about
tissue and tissue-based products. Resources include registration, regulatory and
safety documents as well as CBER-sponsored meetings and workshops. Addi-
tional materials on industry and manufacturing requirements are available. The
site also houses a list of approval documents, biological license approvals,
products and manufacturers. Information from CBER research programs focusing
on the technical and scientific issues relating to safety, potency and efficacy of
biologic products is also accessible.
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