Silicone Gel Sheets for Scar Treatment and Prevention

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Overview

Silicone gels form a thin and flexible wound covering. Silicone sheets are soft wound covers composed of cross-linked polymers reinforced with or bonded to mesh or fabric. These dressings can be used in the treatment of hypertrophic and keloid scars to improve appearance, as well as help prevent the formation of these kind of scars.

Hypertrophic scars can be caused by poorly designed surgical wound closure, too much tension applied to a surgical wound closure, a wound infection, or partial- and full-thickness burns. Hypertrophic scars tend to be limited to within the original margins of the wound. Keloid scars result from an inherited metabolic alteration in collagen, and often extend beyond the original margins of the wound.

Features

Silicone gel sheets feature the following general performance properties and attributes:
• Conformable
• Some silicone gel sheets may be cut to size

Indications

Silicone gel sheets are indicated to prevent or improve the appearance of old and new hypertrophic and keloid scars.

Contraindications

Silicone gel sheets are contraindicated for use on patients with a silicone allergy or sensitivity.

Warnings

The following general warnings apply to silicone gel sheets. Always refer to manufacturer information for Warnings and Precautions for a specific product.

May require a secondary dressing.
Not for use on unhealed, open wounds.
May cause maceration or a rash.

Reimbursement Information

A6025 – Gel sheet for dermal or epidermal application, (e.g., silicone, hydrogel, other)

Local Coverage Determination (LCD) Coverage Guidelines by Jurisdiction
Jurisdictions A, B, C and D:
A silicone gel sheet (A6025) used for the treatment of keloids or other scars does not meet the definition of the surgical dressing benefit and will be denied as noncovered.

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