ALLOGRAFTS

Genesis Biologics is committed to providing safe, clinically effective allograft tissue, using the latest technology in tissue banking. We deeply honor and respect the altruistic gifts from donors and their families that make this all possible.

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We work diligently with our source facilities to develop new allografts to meet the needs of surgeons. We also remain cognizant of the rising cost of healthcare, offering competitively priced allograft implants while ensuring safe and clinical efficacy for patients.

Genesis Biologics distributes tissue only from source facilities that maintain the highest industry standards. All our facility partners are accredited by the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB).

Sports Medicine

Achilles Tendon

This graft is a full-length Achilles tendon with bone block attached. Standard measurements include the length of tendon from the point of insertion to the proximal end of the tendon (A), to the width of the tendon at the point of insertion (B), the length of the bone block (C).

Gracilis Tendon

Gracilis tendons range from 200mm to 280mm in length. Standard measurements include length (A) and width (B).

Patellar Ligament

Hemi and whole patellar ligaments are available, both of which are structured as bone-tendon-bone. Standard measurements include length of ligament between bone blocks (A), width of ligament at tibial insertion site (B), length of tibial bone block (C), length of patellar bone block (D), and length of quadriceps tendon (E).

Peroneus Longus Tendon

Located lateral to the tibia, this graft is procured in lengths up to 300mm. Standard measurements for this graft include length (A) and width (B).

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Semi-Tendinosus and Gracilis Tendons

One each of the semi-tendinosus and gracilis tendons from the same donor is packaged together and range from 200mm to 280mm in length. Standard measurements include length (A) and width of the two tendons together (B).

Tibialis Tendons

Grafts are full width and thickness sections of the anterior or posterior tibialis tendons in lengths up to 300mm. Standard measurements include length (A) and width (B).

Semi-Tendinosus

Semitendinosus tendons range from 200mm to 280mm in length. Standard measurements include length (A) and width (B).

Patellar Ligament Pre-Shaped

Most commonly used for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Achilles Tendon Pre-Shaped

Most commonly used for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Acellular Dermis

Utilized for both horizontal and vertical soft-tissue augmentation.

Conventional

Bone Plugs

Cancellous Cubes

Cancellous cubes come packaged ranging in 4-10mm2 (individually sized), and come in various volume quantities.

Cancellous, Crushed

This porous, spongy-appearing bone is available in two ranges of particle size: 1mm to 4mm and 4mm to 10mm. Volumes of 5cc, 15cc, 30cc, 60cc and 90cc are available for each particle size.

Cortical Cancellous

Processed from tibia and femur shafts, these cortical cancellous chips are available in 2 ranges of particle size: 1mm to 4mm and 4mm to 10mm. Volumes of 5cc, 15cc, 30cc, 60cc, and 90cc are available for each particle size.

Cortical Strut

Processed from tibia and femur shafts, cortical struts are parallel-sided implants. Standard measurements include the distance between the parallel cuts of the implants (A), the proximal to distal length of the implant (B), and the thickness of implant (C), which is typically greater than 3mm.

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Fascia Lata

This fibrous connective tissue is available in lenghts ranging from 80 to 250mm. Widths for this graft range from 20 to 100mm. Standard measurements include length (A) across the fibers and width (B) against the fibers.

Femur Shaft / Segment

This cross-section of the femur shaft is available in a freeze-dried form up to 20mm. Frozen shaft segments are available in lengths up to 250mm. Standard measurements include length of shaft segment from the proximal to the distal end (A), diameter of the shaft from the medial to lateral point (B), and diameter of the shaft segment in the A/P plane at the narrowest point (C).

Femur Shaft Semi (Bisected)

The femur shaft is divided lengthwise into two halves, then each half is packaged separately. Shafts range in length from 150 to 250mm. Standard measurements include length of shaft (A) and width of shaft (B).

Femur, Distal

This graft is comprised of both epicondyles of the distal portion of the femur with approximately 4 to 5 inches of the femur shaft. Standard measurements include width medial to lateral at the widest point across the distal border of the condyles (A), length from the distal-most condyles to the proximal-most cut end (B), and the diameter of the shaft in the A/P plane at the point of transsection (C).

Femur Head

Femur heads have a diameter of 45mm or greater. One-half of the surgical neck is intact, and articular cartilage is removed. Standard measurement (A) represents the diameter of the A/P plane at the widest angle.

Femur Hemicondyle

This graft is one-half of the distal femur sectioned at the metaphyseal flare and bisected through the intercondylar fossa, yielding medial and lateral implants. Articular cartilage is not removed. Standard measurements include the diameter of the shaft at the point of transsection (A), the length of the graft from the cut at the metaphyseal flare to the distal-most end (B), and the width from lateral border to the medial transsection at the widest point (C).

Femur Proximal

Shaft sections are cut to provide approximately one-half of the total length. If the femur head is removed, approximately one-half of the neck will be present. If the femur head is left intact, the cartilage will be removed. Standard measurements include the diameter of the femur head in the A/P plane (A), length of the graft from the top of the greater trochanter to the distal-most end (B), and the diameter of the shaft at the point of transsection (C).

Fibula Shaft Segment

This cross section of fibula shaft is available in freeze-dried form up to 135mm. Frozen segments are available up to 200mm. Standard measurements include length of shaft segment from the proximal to distal end (A), diameter of the shaft segment from the medial to lateral point (B), and diameter of the shaft segment in the A/P plane at the narrowest point (C).

Humerus Shaft Segment

Cross sections of humerus shaft are available in freeze-dried form up to 100mm. Frozen segments are available up to 200mm. Standard measurements include length of shaft segment from the proximal to distal point (A), diameter of the shaft segment from the medial to lateral point (B), and the diameter of the shaft segment in the A/P plane at the narrowest point (C).

Ilium Strip, Bicortical

This graft is a bicortical section of the iliac crest with a cancellous matrix center. Standard measurements include distance between parallel cuts (A), length of the strip proximal to the distal (B), and thickness of the graft at the narrowest point (C).

Ilium Wedge Tricortical

This tissue is a tricortical section of the iliac crest with a cancellous center. Sizes range from 5 to 20mm wide by 15 to 30mm long. Standard measurements include distance between parallel cuts (A), length from proximal cortex to distal-most cut end (B), thickness between cortices at the narrowest point (C), and thickness between cortices at the widest point (D).

Pericardium

Pericardium, the fibrous sac surrounding the heart, is available in sizes up to 150cm2. Standard measurements include length (A), and width (B).

DBM

Cancellous Chips

DBM cancellous chips are milled, demineralized pieces of cancellous bone.

DBM Putty

DBM Putty is a mixture of finely ground, demineralized cortical bone powder and gelatin.

DBM Putty with Chips

DBM Putty is a mixture of finely ground, demineralized cortical bone powder and gelatin.

Genesis Amnion

Amniotic Membrane

Genesis provides quality tested amniotic membrane products for homologous uses.

What are Amniotic Allografts?

Amniotic tissues are obtained from healthy mothers and babies during planned, voluntary cesarean delivery.

There is absolutely no harm caused to either the mother or the baby while obtaining the tissue.
Amniotic membrane is what protect, nourish and help in the development of healthy babies while in the mother’s womb.
All mothers are pre-screened and interviewed prior to voluntarily donating the tissue from their C-section.
After the baby is delivered safe and secure, the amniotic tissue is taken and processed for regenerative applications.

What are the benefits?

Since amnion contains natural growth factors, cytokines, and hyaluronic acid, there are no steroidal side effects. Genesis Amniotic Membrane lowers inflammation and diminishes scar tissue.

Applications for Genesis Amniotic Membrane

Wound Care
Acute And Chronic Wound
Burns
Cesarean Site Recovery
Lacerations
Skin Ulcers
Surgical Incisions
Laminectomy
Muscle Tears
Surgical Reconstruction
Tendon And Nerve Covering

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Questions?

We are sure you might have more questions, we’d be glad to answer them. Please fill out our Contact Us form, or give us a call at (657) 888-6243

Sports Medicine

Conventional

Amnion Membrane

DBM

The Genesis Biologics Difference

Registration & Licensure

Genesis Biologics is registered with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and maintains all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. [View Documents]

Donor Screening

Donor screening and recovery partners meet or exceed all industry standards set forth by the American Association of Tissue Banks.

Following donation consent, an extensive evaluation process includes:

A detailed potential donor screening and evaluation process to review medical history as well as any lifestyle or behavioral issues that may disqualify donation. Individuals identified with risk factors for or clinical evidence of relevant communicable diseases and disease agents (RCDADS) such as AIDS, viral hepatitis, sepsis, etc., are ruled out as potential donors or are later disqualified if the subsequent investigation reveals high-risk markers.
An on-site review of the potential donor’s relevant medical records to evaluate other rule-out conditions.
A physical assessment of each donor candidate just prior to tissue recovery to confirm donor identity, to evaluate the accuracy of medical and social history collected, and to look for signs/symptoms of other disqualifying conditions or risk factors.

Tissue Recovery

All recoveries are performed or supervised by technicians who have received certification by the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB).Environmental control is crucial during the recovery process in order to prevent contamination/cross-contamination of tissue. Environments that are outside of a hospital operating room or specially designated tissue recovery room must be evaluated and meet strict environmental requirements prior to tissue recovery. Recovery of tissue begins after proper documentation is started for the purpose of evaluating and tracking each donor. Documentation is continued throughout the entire recovery process to ensure all pertinent information is recorded as set forth by the FDA and AATB. Prior to the recovery of tissue, the identity of the donor is verified, blood specimens are collected for infectious disease testing/archive, and a physical assessment of the donor is performed for signs of high-risk behavior/symptoms of a communicable disease, trauma, etc. In addition, photographs may also be taken for quality assurance purposes and shared with the medical examiner. Only after these steps are taken can the recovery of tissue take place.

Allograft Processing

Our source facilities process all tissue utilizing aseptic technique. Tissue from only one donor is processed in a room at a time; pooling of tissue from multiple donors is strictly prohibited. Our source facilities use proprietary techniques involving a series of mechanical and reagent cleaning and disinfection steps to reduce any potential bioburden. These cleansing processes involve a combination of biological detergents that work in conjunction with traditional treatments such as alcohol and hydrogen peroxide to enhance the solubilization and removal of bone marrow, blood, and lipids (elements that may possibly act as a reservoir for disease transmission). In addition, antibiotics are also used in the processing of allografts. The tissue to be demineralized is further processed using hydrochloric acid and sodium phosphate buffer.

Tissue is processed when all test results are negative. Aseptically processed (non-irradiated) tissue is not released for transplantation unless the final culture result supports no bacterial growth. On occasion, if sterilization is required, tissue is terminally sterilized using a (low dose) Gamma irradiation at 15kGy to 25.8kGy.

Quality Assurance

Our source facilities have strict donor screening criteria, recovery, and processing methods, and they request autopsies on all donors whenever possible. These safeguards are designed to prevent the introduction, transmission, or spread of communicable diseases from allografts. To further limit risks, each facility has a comprehensive Quality Assurance Program that oversees every step, from family consent to tissue distribution.

Traceability

Genesis Biologics uses the source facilities’ unique identification number for identifying tissue in order to maintain traceability at any phase of the operation. Records indicate the dates and staff involved in each step of the operation, from the time of shipping (source facility) to the final disposition of the tissues, as well as the tissue identification number(s). Laboratory and QC specimens related to a donor or tissue are maintained at the source facility and traceable to the donor via the unique identification number provided by the source facility.

The Genesis Difference

ALLOGRAFTS

Sports Medicine

Conventional

DBM

Genesis Amnion

Amniotic Membrane

What are Amniotic Allografts?

What are the benefits?

Applications for Genesis Amniotic Membrane

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Questions?

The Genesis Biologics Difference

Donor Screening

Tissue Recovery

Allograft Processing

Quality Assurance

Traceability