Corning® Matrigel® Matrix and Collagen Availability Update

We have invested in manufacturing expansion for biological ECMs such as Matrigel matrix and Collagen

Since the start of the global COVID pandemic in 2020, many life sciences companies have encountered unprecedented product demand and as a result, unprecedented lead times and product delays. Corning has also experienced this for some of our most popular products such as Matrigel matrix. Once we became aware of the situation we took multiple actions to address it, including diligently working to optimize and expand manufacturing capacity across our product offerings, with a focus on critical research products such as Matrigel matrix, Collagen, and other biological ECMs. While we are working as quickly as we can to expand product availability, we have maintained our commitment to rigorous manufacturing processes and delivering the same quality product you have come to expect from Corning.

Increasing Matrigel matrix and Collagen availability

These significant capacity increases have resulted in more ECM products flowing through our supply chain than ever before. While lead times for some ECM products are improving, we continue to experience high levels of demand for biological ECMs, such as Matrigel matrix. This continued high demand may mean that you have not yet felt the impact of our capacity improvements in product availability. We want to assure you that if you have not yet seen the results of our corrective actions, you will in coming months. 

In addition to our commitment to capacity expansion we are also working closely with our sales team and distributor partners to improve product availability by maintaining a steady flow of Matrigel matrix, Collagen, and other ECMs into all our customers’ hands. Every order, no matter how large or small, is being handled with the same level of importance and care by our teams.

How we can help now

How we can help now

Equivalent Product Substitutions

In the meantime, there are several ways we can help you keep your research on track. Matrigel matrix, Collagen, and other Corning ECMs come in various volumes and formulations with several catalog numbers available and in some cases may be substituted for one another. Please reference the tables below to help you navigate our broad biological ECM offering.

Corning Matrigel Matrix Products and their Applications

Corning Matrigel Matrix and Collagen Availability FAQs

Corning Matrigel Matrix and Collagen Availability FAQs

Q: Why is there a Matrigel matrix shortage?

A: Since the start of the global COVID pandemic in 2020, many life sciences companies have encountered record product demand and as a result, unprecedented lead times and product delays. Corning has also experienced this for some of our most popular products such as Matrigel matrix. Even two years later we continue to experience high levels of demand for biological ECMs, including Matrigel matrix and as a result a “rolling” backorder on certain catalog numbers.

Q: What is Corning doing to address the Matrigel matrix shortage?

A: Once Corning became aware of this surge in demand, we took multiple actions to address it, including diligently working to optimize and expand manufacturing capacity across our product offerings, with a focus on critical research products such as Matrigel matrix, Collagen, and other biological ECMs. These significant capacity increases have resulted in more ECM products flowing through our supply chain than ever before. While lead times for some ECM products are improving, we continue to experience high levels of demand for biological ECMs, such as Matrigel matrix. This continued high demand may mean that you have not yet felt the impact of our capacity improvements in product availability. We want to assure you that if you have not yet seen the results of our corrective actions, you will in coming months.

Q: When will Matrigel matrix be available and where can I find information on current lead times?

A: Matrigel matrix is being manufactured and shipped at record rates, and product lead times are improving each week. Returning to normal service levels is our number one priority and we expect these lead times to continue to steadily improve. We encourage you to place your orders ahead of time to account for extended lead times and to minimize any disruptions to your work.

Current lead times for Matrigel matrix vary by catalog number. The best place to find current information on estimated lead times is by visiting our e-catalog and searching for the specific catalog number. If you have questions on the status of a current ECM order or need support placing a new order, please contact your local Corning sales representative or our customer service department.

Q: Where can I find more information about the current Matrigel shortage and future product availability?

A: Please visit our e-catalog to place an order or check product availability at the product catalog number level. If you have questions on the status of a current ECM order or need support placing a new order, please contact your local Corning sales representative or our customer service department.

Q: Where can I order Matrigel matrix?

A: Please visit our e-catalog to place an order directly with Corning or check product availability at the product catalog number level. If you have questions on the status of a current ECM order or need support placing a new order, please contact your local Corning sales representative or our customer service department. We are also working with Corning distributors to ensure they have the most up to date product availability information. We encourage you to place your orders ahead of time to account for extended lead times and to minimize any disruptions to your work.

Q: Where can I find Matrigel matrix equivalent product substitutions?

A: In the meantime, there are several ways we can help you keep your research on track. Matrigel matrix, Collagen, and other Corning ECMs come in various volumes and formulations with several catalog numbers available and in some cases may be substituted for one another. View our reference table to help you navigate our Matrigel and Collagen offering.