Frequently Asked Questions
1. How Does Cellerate differ from other collagen products?
2. Does Cellerate have to be removed with each dressing change from the wound site?
3. What are the indications for use of Cellerate?
4. Can Cellerate be used if the patient has an infected wound?
5. Can Cellerate be used in the tunnels or undermined area of a wound?
6. How does Cellerate reduce pain?
7. What type of collagen is Cellerate? What is it's origin?
8. How cost efficient is Cellerate compared to other collagen products?
9. Is Cellerate easy to apply?
10. Can Cellerate be used on burns?
11. Are there any special storage requirements?
12. Will Cellerate aid in the maturation phase of wound healing?
13. Does Cellerate produce consistent results?
14. How do I determine whether to use powder or whether to use gel?
15. Is Cellerate a prescription product ?
16. Are there any contraindications to Cellerate?
17. What type of secondary dressing should I use?
18. Does Cellerate have a HCPCS code?
19. Is Cellerate easy to apply?
20. Where can I purchase Cellerate?
1. How Does Cellerate differ from other collagen products?
Cellerate is a collagen hydrolysate polypeptide manufactured to exact specifications. The patented collagen fragments are a fraction of the size of the native collagen molecules and particles found in other products, delivering the benefits of collagen to the body immediately.
2. Does Cellerate have to be removed with each dressing change from the wound site?
No, Cellerate is biodegradable and synthetic free and does not require removal from wound site.
3. What are the indications for use of Cellerate?
Cellerate's indications for use include:
- Pressure ulcers stage II through IV
- Traumatic wounds
- Diabetic ulcers
- 1st and 2nd degree burns
- Venous stasis ulcers
- Ulcers due to arterial insufficiency
- Superficial wounds
4. Can Cellerate be used if the patient has an infected wound?
Yes. It is recommended that infected wounds be treated per facility protocol.
5. Can Cellerate be used in the tunnels or undermined area of a wound?
Yes, Cellerate is ideal for hard to reach wounds. The powder and the gel will conform to a wound of any size or shape. And since it is biocompatible and biodegradable, it does not need to be removed from the wound bed.
6. How does Cellerate reduce pain?
Collagen has been shown to insulate nerve endings to reduce pain.
7. What type of collagen is Cellerate? What is it's origin?
Cellerate is Type I hydrolyzed collagen and is derived from BSE-Free bovine sources. There are over 14 types of collagen that have thus far been characterized. As the chief structural protein of the body, these types of collagen are distinguished on the basis of their chemical differences. The most important types of collagen are I through V, with Type I collagen being the most abundant type in the human body, at more than 90%. Cellerate is Type I hydrolyzed collagen and is derived from BSE-Free bovine sources.
8. How cost efficient is Cellerate compared to other collagen products?
Fewer required dressing changes translates to lower staffing and material costs. In addition, Cellerate performs effectively with even the least costly secondary dressings.
9. Is Cellerate easy to apply?
Yes. It is recommended that the wound bed be debrided of any necrotic or sloughy fibrotic tissue prior to the application of Cellerate . Determine which form of Cellerate will be applied (powder, gel, or a combination mix of powder/gel). Apply Cellerate to the wound and cover with a non-stick dressing that maintains the optimum moisture level of the wound bed.
10. Can Cellerate be used on burns?
Yes, Cellerate may be used on first and second degree burns. Collagen insulates nerve endings to reduce pain and minimizes the potential for scarring.
11. Are there any special storage requirements?
No. It is recommended that Cellerate be stored at room temperature. Protect from freezing.
12. Will Cellerate aid in the maturation phase of wound healing?
Yes, Cellerate is effective in ALL wound phases; inflammation, proliferation and maturation.
13. Does Cellerate produce consistent results?
Yes. Cellerate has been manufactured within controlled specifications, thereby producing high-quality, consistent results.
14. How do I determine whether to use powder or whether to use gel?
Powder is used on moderate to heavy exudated wounds - Gel is used on lightly exudated wounds and will donate moisture to the wound site.
15. Is Cellerate a prescription product?
No, Cellerate is NOT a prescription product.
16. Are there any contraindications to Cellerate?
Persons with known sensitivities to bovine or collagen products should avoid Cellerate.
17. What type of secondary dressing should I use?
Cellerate can be used with the secondary dressing of your choice, preferably a non-stick dressing that maintains the optimum moisture level of the wound bed.
18. Does Cellerate have a HCPCS code?
Yes, both Cellerate gel and powder feature HCPC codes for reimbursement.
19. Is Cellerate easy to apply?
Yes, since Cellerate is in the form of a powder or gel there is no measuring or cutting required. Simple cover the entire wound bed with Cellerate and cover with appropriate secondary dressing.
20. Where can I purchase Cellerate?
For Domestic Cellerate retail purchases, click here. If you are interested in Domestic Cellerate wholesale or are an institutional purchaser, click here. If you are interested in International Celelrate purchases, or Domestic purchases in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, or Ohio, click here.
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