Method Of Processing Amnion To Form A Suture

[0015]FIG. 1 is a chart of disposable materials used to process the amniotic membrane. FIG. 2 is a chart of non-disposable materials used to process the amniotic membrane. The disposable and nondisposable materials are generally used in the processing of the amniotic membrane to create an amnion suture allograft using the equipment listed in FIG. 3 and the reagents listed in FIG. 4.

[0016]The following procedure is used to process amniotic membrane according to one aspect of the invention. Initially, placental tissue (amnion sheets) are harvested. Typically, after the amnion sheets are harvested, they are frozen for storage and transportation. Before processing, the placental tissue is thawed at room temperature for 10-12 hours. After harvesting and / or thawing, the amniotic membrane is cleaned. Saline is well known to replace lost body fluids and salts. Saline makes a great ingredient because it helps keep the tissue naturally, without using harmful detergents. Typically, a saline sol