Frequently Asked Questions

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  Amniotic tissue makes up the inner most portion of a woman’s placenta during pregnancy. It consists of amniotic membrane and amniotic fluid.  Amniotic membrane is made up of two layers, chorion on the outside and amnion on the inside. The amnion surrounds and contains the amniotic fluid. Amniotic fluid surrounds and protects the growing embryo/fetus. Amniotic tissue contains vital nutrients and growth factors that are essential for fetal growth, protection, and healing.

• COLLECTION
  Placental tissues are collected at several facilities around the country, following strict guidelines and consistent with industry best practices. At the time of Cesarean delivery (also known as C-section), the baby is delivered and the placenta and amniotic fluid, which are typically discarded, are saved. There is no harm to the new born baby or mother. All tissues are then tested to ensure viability and safety.
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  PROCESSING
  The collected placental tissues (amniotic membrane and amniotic fluid) are processed to the highest standards. The process maintains the original characteristics of the amniotic tissue including its cellular components, growth factors, and collagen, and keeps the extracellular matrix intact. This specialized technique results in a graft that maintains the original healing characteristics and protective barrier properties of the amniotic tissue. All processed tissues are tested per USP guidelines prior to release.

• We hired an outside wound billing specialist that will be dedicated to walking you through your medical necessity notes, pictures, and codes to ensure you not only get reimbursed, but to ensure you don't get a clawback. 

• Chorion Removal – Research has shown that chorion contains maternal antigens that may trigger an immune reaction. To improve safety, we remove the chorion from all amniotic tissues used in RxWound allografts. Over 55,000 patients have been treated with these chorion-free allografts and with no known adverse events.
• Processing Technique – Our scientists have spent countless hours refining our processing technique in order to maintain the viability and concentration of the key healing properties found in amniotic tissue.