Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

Biatain Fiber

Coloplast

Description

Gelling fiber dressing. Soft, sterile primary wound dressing made of non-woven sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) fibers with bicomponent fibers and a thermo-bonded net added for strength.

Indications

Intended for management of moderately to highly exuding wounds, including cavity wounds. Can be used on acute and chronic wounds such as: diabetic foot ulcers, leg ulcers (arterial, venous, mixed aetiology), pressure ulcers (stage II–IV), exudate absorption in oncology wounds, traumatic wounds, partial-thickness burns, donor sites and postoperative surgical wounds.

Contraindications

Should not be used on individuals who are sensitive to or who have had an allergic reaction to the dressing or its components. Refer to full instructions for use.

Price

Biatain Fiber Square: 5×5cm, £1.03; 10×10cm, £2.45; 15×15cm, £4.60; Biatain Fiber 2.5×46cm, £3.21

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