Alloderm is highly processed and sterilized. It is tested before shipping. That said however, there is always a chance that there will be a breach in sterility. Alloderm should really pose no more of an infection risk than any other implantable medical device. sek
Is there a risk of Alloderm causing infection?
I understand that Alloderm comes from donor tissue. Does this create a risk of infection after surgery?
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A: Very small chance for infection from Alloderm
Alloderm is derived from human dermis. However,the process removes all the cells and only leaves the fibrous framework,which allows regeneration from the tissues. I'm not aware of any reported infection related to alloderm usage and the chance of transmission of infection is very slim.
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