FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Amniotic tissue makes up the inner most portion of a woman’s placenta during pregnancy. It consists of amniotic membrane and amniotic fluid.

​Amniotic membrane is made up of two layers, chorion on the outside and amnion on the inside. The amnion surrounds and contains the amniotic fluid. Amniotic fluid surrounds and protects the growing embryo/fetus.

Amniotic tissue contains vital nutrients and growth factors that are essential for fetal growth, protection, and healing.

All amniotic tissue used in Gulfstream Med allografts are donated by consenting, healthy women between the ages of 18 – 45 who have just delivered a full-term, healthy baby through elective Cesarean section. A careful medical and social history is collected in advance to ensure donor mothers meet all eligibility requirements. Donor blood samples are collected and thoroughly screened for communicable diseases. 

 Amniotic tissue is a regenerative biofactory, with key components known to optimize the wound healing environment.
Its unique make-up:

• Includes cytokines, amino acids, carbohydrates, hyaluronic acid, and cellular components.
• Contains key growth factors and extracellular matrix proteins.
• Offers anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, re-epithelialization, and anti-fibrotic properties.
• Has published studies on its benefits and efficacy in wound care dating back over 100 years.
• Mitigates the expression of class II antigens, minimizing immunogenicity and reducing the risk of adverse reaction.

COLLECTION

Placental tissues are collected at several facilities around the country, following strict

guidelines and consistent with industry best practices. At the time of Cesarean delivery

(also known as C-section), the baby is delivered and the placenta and amniotic fluid,

which are typically discarded, are saved. There is no harm to the new born baby or

mother. All tissues are then tested to ensure viability and safety.

PROCESSING

The collected placental tissues (amniotic membrane and amniotic fluid) are processed

to the highest standards in a state-of-the-art American Association of Tissue Banks

(AATB) accredited facility. Our process maintains the original characteristics of the

amniotic tissue including its cellular components, growth factors, and collagen, and

keeps the extracellular matrix intact. This specialized technique results in a graft that

maintains the original healing characteristics and protective barrier properties of the

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Our focus on the true science behind amniotic tissue and allograft technologies has

allowed us to produce superior products.

Chorion Removal – Research has shown that chorion contains maternal antigens that may trigger an immune reaction. To improve safety, we remove the chorion from all amniotic tissues used in GotWound.com allografts.  Over 55,000 patients have been treated with these chorion-free allografts and with no known adverse events.

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Processing Technique – Our scientists have spent countless hours refining our processing technique in order to maintain the viability and concentration of the key healing properties found in amniotic tissue.