- Specific type of sterile, vacuum-sealed blood collection tube used exclusively for the production of Advanced Platelet-Rich Fibrin (A-PRF)
- Critical component of the PRF protocols developed by Dr. Joseph Choukroun
Purpose:
- Specifically designed for producing A-PRF membranes, plugs, or clots
- These solid forms of PRF are used for procedures requiring a scaffold for tissue regeneration, such as:
- Bone grafting
- Socket preservation after tooth extraction
- Sinus lifts
- Guided bone and tissue regeneration
Features:
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Material:
- The most defining characteristic is that they are made from glass, with no additives
- This is in contrast to many other PRF tubes (like those for S-PRF or I-PRF+) which are made from plastic
- The specific surface properties of the glass tube are essential for activating the clotting cascade in a way that produces the desired PRF matrix
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No Additives:
- The tubes contain no anticoagulants, gels, or other additives
- This is fundamental to PRF technology, as the goal is to create a natural fibrin clot from the patient's own blood
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Size:
- A-PRF tubes typically have a capacity of 10mL
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Packaging:
- They are:
- Sterile
- Non-toxic
- Non-pyrogenic
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Vacuum:
- Designed to create an efficient vacuum, allowing for quick and effective blood collection using a butterfly needle
Uniqueness:
- The material and manufacturing process of the tube have a significant impact on the final PRF product
- Dr. Choukroun's research has shown that using an additive-free glass tube, combined with his specific centrifuge protocol (e.g., in the DUO Quattro centrifuge), results in a final PRF clot with an optimal distribution of platelets, leukocytes (white blood cells), and growth factors
- The presence of these cells and growth factors is what makes PRF so effective at stimulating healing and regeneration
Contents:
- (100) 10ml Sterile Red Tubes for the creation of PRF Membranes
