Catrix Wound Dressing - A therapeutic weapon for chronic wounds

Approved by the FDA in 1998, Catrix Wound Dressing is a natural, biodegradable product, made from a specially processed bovine cartilage in the form of a fine white powder. Catrix has no chemical additives. When applied directly to non-healing wounds, such as debubitus ulcers (bedsores), diabetic ulcers, and venous ulcers, Catrix Wound Dressing actually accelerates the healing process, effectively closing the wounds while minimizing scarring.

How Catrix Wound Dressing works

The unique properties Catrix Wound Dressing work with the body’s own healing capabilities to effectively close wounds. Catrix stimulates granulation within the wound, establishing a matrix that induces the development of the necessary components (connective tissue, skin, blood vessels) needed to heal. Containing 50% micronized collagen, Catrix Wound Dressing accelerates the biological process of reparation by activating the following processes:

Attracts fibroblasts – encourages production of connective tissue
Activates macrophages – stimulates formation of blood vessels
Stimulates growth of fibroblastes (12%) and keratinocytes (40%)
Stimulates growth fibroblasts and keratinocytes
Increases scar strength (resistance of the wound to tearing) by 50%

The result is a wound that heals rapidly, displays better quality of granulation and vascularization tissue, and a scar that is more aesthetic with superior tensile strength at every stage of its subsequent recovery.