Biologic and synthetic skin substitutes

Series
Dermatology
Status
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Date
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The report presents a summary of reimbursement situation for use of biologic and synthetic skin substitutes in European countries.

Sample pages are provided for an older version of the report. Before delivery to the client, the report is updated to the current state (e.g., 2022 coding, tariffs, and policy considerations). 

The following clinical indications will be considered:

  • burns;
  • chronic wounds (hypertrophic scar).

The only reimbursement within public / statutory health insurance systems is considered.

Report includes essential information about reimbursement and national funding, including:

  • Brief overview of reimbursement system for medical devices
  • Procedure coding for technology
  • Diagnosis coding
  • Payment mechanism for technology
  • Reimbursement tariffs for technology
  • Restrictions in indications or scenarios for use of technology
  • Policy considerations by payers and policy-makers about technology

Reimbursement information is provided for the following geographies:

  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Denmark
  • England (UK)
  • France
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland

It is also possible to add analysis in Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Romania, Russia and Turkey.

Manufacturers of biologic and synthetic skin substitutes include:

  • Allergan (AlloDerm)
  • Anika Therapeutics (HYALOMATRIX)
  • Avita Medical (ReCell)
  • Eurosurgical (Pelnac)
  • Hans Biomed (SureDerm)
  • Integra LifeSciences (Dermal Regeneration Template)
  • MedSkin Solutions (MatriDerm)
  • MiMedx Group (AmnioFix, EpiFix, EpiBurn, AmnioCord, AmnioFill)
  • Modex Therapeutiques (EpiDex)
  • Olympus Terumo Biomaterials (Terudermis)
  • Organogenesis (Dermagraft, NuShield, Affinity, Apligraf)
  • Ortec International (OrCel)
  • Osiris Therapeutics (Grafix, Grafix PL prime)
  • Promethean LifeSciences (GammaGraft)
  • Regenicin (PermaDerm)
  • Smith & Nephew (Biobrane, Oasis, Oasis Ultra)
  • Stryker (DermACELL)
  • Vericel Corporation (Epicel)
  • Wright Medical (GRAFTJACKET)

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