The amniotic membrane and amniotic fluid are structures that surround the fetus in the uterus (womb). The fluid protects the fetus from injury. The membrane is a thin mesh of protein and contains growth factors, stem cells, and other items crucial to a developing fetus. Processing and then using the amniotic membrane and/or fluid (after delivery), has been proposed to treat a number of conditions in adults. High quality medical studies show that using specific amniotic membrane products may be useful for treating diabetic ulcers in some cases, for specific eye conditions, and for a disorder known as Stevens- Johnson syndrome. This policy describes when these products may be considered medically necessary.