Soft-tissue replacement product.Micronized [AlloDerm.sup.TM], a new product from LifeCell Corporation, consists of small particles of LifeCell's processed acellular acellular /acel·lu·lar/ (a-sel´u-ler) not cellular in structure. a·cel·lu·lar adj. 1. Containing no cells; not made of cells. 2. Devoid of cells; noncellular. human tissue matrix, presented as a dry powder Dry Powder A slang term for cash reserves kept on hand to cover future obligations. Notes: For example, if a venture capitalist expects bad times in the IPO markets you might hear him say something like, "we want to keep enough dry powder around to keep funding our with a shelf life of two years. Upon rehydration rehydration /re·hy·dra·tion/ (-hi-dra´shun) the restoration of water or fluid content to a patient or to a substance that has become dehydrated. re·hy·dra·tion n. 1. , Micronized AlloDerm can be delivered by syringe and offers a nonsurgical alternative for soft-tissue replacement. The acellular tissue matrix retains the essential biochemical and structural components necessary for normal tissue regeneration. LifeCell currently markets AlloDerm for the plastic reconstructive, burn, and dental markets through its partnership with Boston Scientific The Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) (abbreviated BSC), is a worldwide developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical devices whose products are used in a range of interventional medical specialties, including interventional cardiology, peripheral interventions, Corporation. |
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