FAQ

FAQ's

What are the benefits of GammaGraft™?

What types of wounds does GammaGraft™ not work well on?

GammaGraft™ should not be applied to wounds that have existent necrotic tissue or that

show clinical signs of infection. The wound bed should be debrided and clean prior to

application of GammaGraft™.

Is GammaGraft™ reimbursed by insurance companies and Medicare?

GammaGraft™ is being reimbursed by most major insurance carriers including Medicare.

GammaGraft™ is reimbursable for use in a range of settings, including the clinic, the

Emergency Room, and the Operating Room. See Insurance Coverage for further

assistance.

What is a "Canary Test"?

The coal miners used to take canaries with them into the mine to detect noxious gases in the

mine. If their canaries started to get fidgety or sick, it was a sign that the mine's air may not

be safe. The GammaGraft™ canary test revolves around detecting whether or not a wound is

ready to receive an autograft. By using a piece of GammaGraft™ on a wound that is going to

be definitively closed, the physician may observe whether the GammaGraft™ has adhered

over the course of 24 hours. If the GammaGraft™ is not adherent, the site is probably not

ready for grafting and the wound should be evaluated for possible sepsis. This has saved a

number of patients from losing grafts and instantly doubling the size of their wounds.

Physicans will also often use GammaGraft™ on an area of a failed skin graft in order to clean

up the wound bed prior to definitive closure. This greatly increases the take rate for the

autograft.

How can I place GammaGraft™ in my hospital?

inventory. We can assist you greatly with this process.