Journal of Wound Care
For UK audiences

The comprehensive guide to wound product selection

Granuflex
Hydrocolloids Convatec

Granuflex

Adhesive hydrocolloid dressing consisting of an inner layer of hydrocolloid within an adhesive polymer matrix and an outer layer of polyurethane foam. The adhesive layer forms a cohesive gel on contact with exudate.

Indications

Chronic wounds: pressure ulcers (categories I–IV), leg ulcers. Acute wounds: traumatic wounds (minor abrasions, lacerations), burns (first and second degree), dermatological excisions, surgical wounds (postoperative wounds, donor sites).

Contraindications

Known sensitivity to the dressing or its components

Price

  • 10×10cm, £3.10
  • 15×15cm, £5.88
  • 20×20cm, £8.85

Hydrocolloids

All Hydrocolloids
ActivHeal Hydrocolloid
Advanced Medical Solutions

ActivHeal Hydrocolloid

Consists of a thin layer of hydrocolloid laminated to a highly breathable film. Contains a mixture of synthetic polymers and hydrophilic powders, with a high moisture vapour transmission rate film backing. Does not contain animal-derived ingredients.
ActivHeal Hydrocolloid Foam Backed
Advanced Medical Solutions

ActivHeal Hydrocolloid Foam Backed

Consists of a layer of hydrocolloid laminated to a breathable film, and a polyurethane foam backing. Does not contain animal-derived ingredients.
Comfeel Plus
Coloplast

Comfeel Plus

Absorbent hydrocolloid dressing with added alginate for absorption, a vapour-permeable film backing and bevelled edge to reduce the risk of rolling edges. Mapping grid to aid wound measurement.

Comfeel Plus Contour
Coloplast

Comfeel Plus Contour

Absorbent hydrocolloid dressing with added alginate for absorption, a vapour-permeable film backing and a bevelled edge to reduce the risk of rolling edges. Mapping grid to aid wound measurement.

Comfeel Plus Transparent
Coloplast

Comfeel Plus Transparent

Absorbent, transparent hydrocolloid dressing with a vapour-permeable film backing and bevelled edge to reduce the risk of rolling edges. Consists of moisture absorbing sodium carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) particles encapsulated in a synthetic, elastic and sticky mass. The top film is a semi-permeable polyurethane film. Mapping grid to aid wound measurement.

DuoDERM Extra Thin
Convatec

DuoDERM Extra Thin

Sterile, thin hydrocolloid dressing. The adhesive layer contains elastomeric polymers which enhance the dressing’s ability to contain wound exudate by forming a cohesive gel.