| abstract |
The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for the preparation, storage, shipping and use of skin equivalents made by organ culture. In particular, the invention relates to the production, transport, storage and use of skin equivalents made by organ culture at low temperatures, preferably from 2-8 ° C. to ambient temperature. The method involves aseptically packaging the implant such that the sterility and integrity of the packaging is maintained until use for the purpose of implantation. |