What is EyeGen? EyeGen is a single layer, human amniotic membrane (HAM) allograft provided in several sizes and utilized by doctors in the treatment of a variety of ocular conditions. How are HAM’s used?Human amniotic membrane (HAM) can be applied to the surface of the eye to cover or offer protection from the surrounding environment in ocular repair and reconstruction procedures. Are these grafts safe?These grafts are terminally sterilized to a Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 10-6, and rigorously tested to meet or exceed current FDA, State, and American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) standards to ensure safety.
How long have Ophthalmic doctors used HAM?
In 1940, de Roth is the first person credited with using fetal membranes in ophthalmic surgery.1
Sorsby and Symons first reported use for treatment of chemical burns in 1946.2
Over the past 25 years there have been many publications detailing the benefits of amniotic membrane for an increasing variety of ophthalmic applications.3,4
References
De Roth A: Plastic repair of conjunctival defects with fetal membranes. Arch Ophthamology: 23:522-5, 1940
Sorsby & Symons: Amniotic Membrane Grafts in Caustic Burns of the Eye. Br J. Ophthalmology: 30; 337-45 1946
Amniotic Membrane Transplantation for Conjunctival Surface Reconstruction https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002939414716939#!
The Amniotic Membrane in Ophthalmology, Harminder S. Dua, MD, FRCS, PhD1 Jose A.P. Gomes, MD, PhD2, Anthony J. King, MD, FRCS1, and V. Senthil Maharajan, MS, FRCS1
EyeGen is The Next Generation of Ocular Treatment
EyeGen Features
Optimized handling characteristics
Proprietary processing technique
Terminally sterilized to a Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) OF 10-6
Rigorously Tested to Meet or Exceed Current FDA Standards to Ensure Safety
Ease of Use
Ready to apply out of package
No thawing needed
No glue or sutures required
For information on Samaritan Biologics and `EyeGen contact Greg Shackelford