Source: FDA, National Drug Code (US) Revision Year: 2025
ZEVASKYN is indicated for the treatment of wounds in adult and pediatric patients with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB).
For autologous topical application on wounds only.
Receipt of ZEVASKYN:
Preparation:
Below is the list of standard surgical supplies needed for ZEVASKYN administration and not provided by the manufacturer:
1. Verify patient's identity prior to ZEVASKYN application. Do not apply ZEVASKYN if the information on the patient-specific label(s) does not match the intended patient.
2. Prepare wound by debridement under general or other appropriate anesthesia to accommodate ZEVASKYN sheet(s).
3. Before surgical application, pick up ZEVASKYN sheet with forceps by grasping the titanium ligating clips (Figure 1). Handle ZEVASKYN sheets only with forceps and only by the titanium ligating clips.
Figure 1. ZEVASKYN sheets removed with forceps for application
4. Do not trim ZEVASKYN sheets.
5. Apply unaltered ZEVASKYN sheets onto the wound bed only (nylon suture on the ZEVASKYN sheet facing away from wound) by affixing via resorbable sutures. Do not suture ZEVASKYN onto healthy intact skin. Do not overlap ZEVASKYN sheets on wounds.
6. Apply all selected sheets in a single surgical session.
7. Cover area of application of ZEVASKYN sheets with non-adhesive dressings and topical antibiotic ointment.
After ZEVASKYN application:
8. Instruct patient to leave the treated area undisturbed for 5-10 days at the discretion of the physician based on individual needs for immobilization of treated areas and post-surgical recovery.
9. Instruct patient to keep dressings dry and not submerge the treated area in water until the gauze of the ZEVASKYN product falls off the treatment site. Gauze backing should fall off within 2-3 weeks of ZEVASKYN surgical application.
Store and transport ZEVASKYN at room temperature (15-25°C). ZEVASKYN is stable for 84 hours at room temperature and must be used within 84 hours. Dispose of any compromised or mishandled product.
Dispose of unused ZEVASKYN as surgical biohazardous waste in accordance with local requirements.
Dispose of materials that have come into contact with ZEVASKYN as surgical biohazardous waste in accordance with local requirements.
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