Laceration

Case #1

Background: Male law enforcement agent following bite by a trained attack dog during training exercise on left hand and fingers. Procellera was applied post-operatively.

Outcome: Improved wound closure was observed, and officer returned to full duty.




Initial



10 Days



5 Weeks with Procellera®
 



Case #2

Background: 8-year-old male following attack by a dog. Upper lip completely severed. Lower commissure partial avulsed segment. Two layer sutured repair with absorbable suture. Parents advised of a high risk of infection. Penicillin allergy –unable to use first line choice of antibiotic. 4 days IV antibiotics were administered prior to discharge.

Outcome: Procellera® used from day 4 and continued for several weeks beyond wound healing, with improved cosmetic outcome.




Initial



Post-Op



3 Weeks Procellera®



1 Year Follow-up
   




Case #3

Background: A 51-year-old male presented with trauma with a utility knife on the index finger of his right hand, leaving exposed bone.

Outcome: Procellera was applied and full epithelialization over bone was noted, with growth of new epidermal ridge at month 1.




Initial



Day 10 Procellera®



5 Week Follow-up