Endoform™ Natural is a 100% w/w intact extracellular matrix (ECM), manufactured from ovine (sheep) forestomach tissue. This advanced wound care device retains the innate biological structure of the native ECM, along with associated macromolecules including elastin, fibronectin, glycosaminoglycans and laminin. When rehydrated with wound exudate or sterile saline, Endoform Natural transforms into a soft conforming sheet, which is incorporated into the wound over time.
A bioabsorbable animal-derived protein matrix [e.g., peptides derived from collagen] designed to provide: 1) a matrix of structural proteins and/or 2) a skin template of living cells [fibroblasts], to facilitate the infiltration/attachment of native cells/tissues (e.g., blood vessels) for wound/skin healing. It is available in various forms [e.g., solution, powder, occlusive/semi-occlusive cover (non-oral)] and may include additional compounds (e.g., alginate, fatty acids). It may be intended to be covered with a secondary dressing. It is commonly intended for treating partial- and full-thickness wounds, ulcers, and draining, surgical, and traumatic wounds. This is a single-use device.