Table 1. Comparison of Biologic Dressings Used for Mohs Wound Management
Product |
Type |
Size |
Cost (Per cm²) |
Shelf Life |
AlloDerm® |
Acellular dermal matrix derived from human cadaveric skin tissue |
2 x 4 cm 4 x 7 cm |
$272 (34.00) $336 (12.00) |
2 Years (1°C to 10°C) |
Apligraf® |
Bi-layered skin substitute allograft composed of human keratinocytes and human fibroblasts in bovine type 1 collagen lattice |
7.5 cm Diameter |
$1,514 (34.40) |
5 Days (20°C to 23°C) |
EZ-DERM™ |
Porcine derived xenograft |
8 x 10 cm |
$25 (0.31) |
18 Months RT |
FlexHD® |
Acellular hydrated dermal matrix allograft derived from human cadaveric skin |
2 x 4 cm 3 x 7 cm |
$216 (27.00) $576 (27.42) |
3 Years NRN |
Integra® |
Bi-layered skin substitute matrix composed of cross-linked bovine collagen & chondroitin-6-sulfate on a thin silicone layer |
5 x 5 cm |
$1525 (61.00) |
2 Years RT |
Puracol® Plus |
Bovine derived collagen xenograft |
5 x 5.7 cm |
$11 (0.39) |
3 Years RT |
Legend: NRN = No Refrigeration Needed; RT = Room Temperature