GammaGraft Follow-up

Directions for GammaGraft Patients

Congratulations! You have received GammaGraft coverage for

your wound. GammaGraft® is an extremely durable wound dressing

that greatly simplifies wound care and helps the body to heal itself.

GammaGraft® is also one of the most patient-friendly biological grafts

available. You will be able to bathe, shower, and avoid painful dressing

changes with GammaGraft® in place. Here is how to make the

GammaGraft® most effective:

After 24 hours with GammaGraft® in place or at the time of your

doctor’s recommendation, the cover dressings of gauze can be removed

and the GammaGraft® should be allowed to air dry. DO NOT TRY

TO REMOVE THE GAMMAGRAFT®. Leave the GammaGraft®

uncovered to the air for 2-3 hours until it is dry. This will help the

GammaGraft® to better adhere to the wound. After the GammaGraft

has dried (it will darken to resemble a scab), you should not

need any other dressings over top of the GammaGraft® unless

recommended by your physician. You may bathe and shower with the

GammaGraft® in place once it is dry.

Avoid excessive shearing and rubbing of the GammaGraft®.

The GammaGraft® should be patted dry after becoming wet. As the

edges of the covered wound begin to heal from the sides, the

GammaGraft® will begin to curl up and lift at the wound edges. To

eliminate any possible discomfort, pieces of paper tape may be applied

to these edges to eliminate snagging on clothing and the doctor may

trim the graft edges back. The GammaGraft® will slough off on its own

as the wound heals. Due to varying degrees of wound depth and rates

of healing, some areas of GammaGraft® may remain on the wound

longer than other areas.

*Continue to consult your physician on a regular

basis while GammaGraft® is covering your wound*