- Specific type of sterile, vacuum-sealed blood collection tube used exclusively for the production of Injectable Platelet-Rich Fibrin (I-PRF)
- I-PRF is a liquid, injectable blood concentrate that is rich in platelets, white blood cells, and a network of fibrin
Purpose:
- I-PRF+ is used for procedures where an injectable, liquid blood concentrate is desired
- Its primary applications are in:
- Facial Aesthetics
- Skin rejuvenation
- Dermal augmentation
- Treating fine lines and wrinkles
- Orthopedics:
- Joints
- Tendons
- Other musculoskeletal conditions
- Dental Procedures:
- Can be mixed with bone grafting materials to create "sticky bone," which is a malleable and cohesive graft that is easier to place and stays in position
- Can also be injected into soft tissues to increase vascularity
- Hair Restoration:
- Injected into the scalp to stimulate hair follicles and promote new hair growth
Features:
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Material:
- A key characteristic is that they are made from plastic, with no additives
- This is in contrast to many other PRF tubes (A-PRF+) which are made from glass
- Designed with a specific micro-texture and no additives to ensure a controlled clotting process
- Uniqueness:
- The key difference between I-PRF+ and other forms of PRF (like A-PRF+) is that it remains in a liquid, un-clotted state for a few minutes after centrifugation
- This liquid form allows it to be drawn into a syringe and injected
- After injection, it slowly coagulates and forms a fibrin matrix within the tissue, providing a sustained release of growth factors
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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:
- I-PRF tubes typically have a capacity of 13mL
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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
Protocol:
- The I-PRF+ protocol uses a specific centrifuge setting in the Dr. Choukroun DUO Quattro centrifuge
- It is spun at a very low speed (around 700 RPM) for a short duration (about 3-4 minutes)
- This low-speed centrifugation is crucial because it keeps the different blood components from fully separating and clumping, resulting in a liquid concentrate rich in platelets, leukocytes (white blood cells), and stem cells
Contents:
- (24) 13ml Sterile Green Tubes for the creation of Liquid I-PRF
