Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

Essity (T/A BSN medical)

Essity (T/A BSN medical)

Essity (T/A BSN medical)
PO Box 258
Willerby
Hull
UK
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0845 1223 600

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Essity (T/A BSN medical) Products

Comprilan

Comprilan

100% cotton short-stretch compression bandage.

Cuticell Classic

Cuticell Classic

Sterile, non-medicated, paraffin gauze dressing with open weave.

Cuticell Contact

Cuticell Contact

An elastic and transparent polyurethane film coated with soft silicone.

Cutimed Alginate

Cutimed Alginate

Sterile, non-medicated, alginate dressing, consisting of calcium and sodium alginate. Semipermeable, non-woven fabric coated on both sides with natural fibres derived from seaweed.

Cutimed Cavity

Cutimed Cavity

Sterile, highly absorbent, polyurethane foam dressing.

Cutimed DebriClean

Cutimed DebriClean

Debridement pad consisting of white monofilament microfibre loops for gentle debridement and blue tougher fibres for when stronger debridement is required.

Cutimed Epiona

Sterile, freeze-dried matrix consisting of collagen and calcium alginate. Collagen is obtained from bovine dermis and consists of collagen types I, III and V. Has haemostyptic properties, supports wound healing, is soft and easy to mould, and has a g…

Cutimed Gel

Cutimed Gel

Clear, amorphous hydrogel with optional sterile applicator.

Cutimed HydroControl

Cutimed HydroControl

Sterile, absorbent hydropolymer dressing consisting of semipermeable polyurethane film and hydropolymer adhesive layer with pores.

Cutimed Protect Barrier Film

Cutimed Protect Barrier Film

Barrier film to help protect intact or damaged skin from irritation that may arise from urinary and/or faecal incontinence, digestive and wound fluids, adhesives and shearing forces. 

Cutimed Protect Cream

Cutimed Protect Cream

Moisturising barrier cream to protect skin from body fluids. Can be easily and quickly rubbed in without leaving a greasy film. Non-sticky, alcohol and perfume-free.

Cutimed Siltec

Cutimed Siltec

Non-bordered silicone-coated foam dressing containing superabsorbent strips which absorb and lock away exudate. Can be used under compression and can be cut to size.

Cutimed Siltec B

Cutimed Siltec B

Bordered absorbent polyurethane foam dressing. Perforated silicone layer allows adherence to peri-wound skin but not moist wound bed. Outer film is water repellent, yet permeable to oxygen and vapour. Contains superabsorbent strips. Can be used under…

Cutimed Siltec Heel

Cutimed Siltec Heel

Redesigned anatomically-shaped superabsorbent foam dressing that moulds to the heel.  The dressing includes a silicone wound contact layer and a polyurethane film backing. Area covered extends from the heel to the Achilles tendon. Can …

Cutimed Siltec L

Cutimed Siltec L

Extra-thin non-bordered silicone-coated foam dressing containing superabsorbent strips which absorb and lock away exudate. Can be used under compression and can be cut to size.

Cutimed Siltec PLUS

Cutimed Siltec PLUS

Non-bordered silicone-coated foam dressing with a soft tack which provides a slightly stronger hold than Cutimed Siltec. Also contains superabsorbent strips which absorb and lock away exudate. Can be used under compression and can be cut to size.

Cutimed Siltec Sacrum

Cutimed Siltec Sacrum

Anatomically-shaped superabsorbent foam dressing that provides a comfortable fit, even around the sacral cleft. Silicone border and polyurethane film backing.

Cutimed Siltec Sorbact

Cutimed Siltec Sorbact

Hydrophobic, microbial-binding foam dressing designed to manage exudate and bind bacteria under moist wound conditions. Dressings have a Sorbact Technology-coated wound contact layer, superabsorbers above the foam core, silicone adhesive border and a…

Cutimed Sorbact Dressing Pad

Cutimed Sorbact Dressing Pad

Sorbact-technology-coated hydrophobic antimicrobial dressing designed to absorb exudate and bind bacteria under moist wound conditions.

Cutimed Sorbact Gel

Cutimed Sorbact Gel

Cutimed Sorbact swab coated with amorphous hydrogel. Designed to bind bacteria in sloughy wounds or those with low exudate levels.

Cutimed Sorbact Hydroactive

Cutimed Sorbact Hydroactive

Cutimed Sorbact swab combined with an absorbent hydropolymer gel sheet. Designed to reduce wound bioburden, as well as absorb and lock in exudate while maintaining a moist environment.

Cutimed Sorbact Hydroactive B

Cutimed Sorbact Hydroactive B

Cutimed Sorbact swab combined with an absorbent hydropolymer gel sheet and an atraumatic adhesive border. Designed to reduce wound bioburden, as well as absorb and lock in exudate while maintaining a moist environment.

Cutimed Sorbact Ribbon

Cutimed Sorbact Ribbon

Sorbact-technology-coated antimicrobial ribbon designed to bind bacteria and fungi under moist wound conditions.

Cutimed Sorbact Round Swab

Cutimed Sorbact Round Swab

Sorbact-technology coated, round, hydrophobic, antimicrobial dressing designed to bind bacteria under moist wound conditions.

Cutimed Sorbact Swab

Cutimed Sorbact Swab

Sorbact-technology-coated, hydrophobic, antimicrobial wound contact layer designed to bind bacteria under moist wound conditions. The dressing can be used folded or unfolded.

Cutimed Sorbion Border

Cutimed Sorbion Border

Sterile, hydroactive, gel-forming, self-adhesive dressing with hypoallergenic polypropylene outer sheath and an inner core of superabsorbent polymers and cellulose. 

Cutimed Sorbion Sachet Extra

Cutimed Sorbion Sachet Extra

Very high absorption capacity with Hydration Response Technology (HRT); this dressing combines a hypoallergenic polypropylene outer sheath with an inner core consisting of superabsorbent polymers and cellulose. Can be used under compression. Suitable…

Cutimed Sorbion Sachet Multi Star

Cutimed Sorbion Sachet Multi Star

Uniquely shaped Hydration Response Technology (HTR) dressing for difficult-to-dress anatomical sites. Flexible hypoallergenic primary dressing that absorbs and binds exudate.

Cutimed Sorbion Sachet S

Cutimed Sorbion Sachet S

Superabsorbent dressing with Hydration Response Technology (HRT). It has a hypoallergenic polyproplyene outer sheath and an inner core consisting of superabsorbent polymers and cellulose. Does not contain glue or adhesives. Can be used under compress…

Cutimed Sorbion Sachet S Drainage

Cutimed Sorbion Sachet S Drainage

Designed for use with catheters and drainage tubes. Highly absorbent Hydration Response Technology (HRT) dressing with a flexible hypoallergenic polypropylene outer sheath and an inner core consisting of superabsorbent polymers and cellulose. Does no…

Cutimed Sorbion Sachet XL

Cutimed Sorbion Sachet XL

A specially shaped Hydration Response Technology dressing for large difficult-to-dress anatomical sites such as the lower leg, sacral region, thigh and lower part of the abdomen. Hypoallergenic primary dressing that absorbs and binds exudate. Can be …

Cutimed Sorbion Sana Gentle

Cutimed Sorbion Sana Gentle

Atraumatic, Hydration Response Technology (HRT), absorbent dressing with advanced, three-dimensional, non-adherent polyethelene wound contact layer. Hypoallergenic. Effective under compression.

Easifix

Easifix

Polyamide and cellulose contour retention bandage.

Easifix K

Easifix K

Viscose and polyamide knitted retention bandage. Highly conformable, two-way stretch, light and breathable.

Hypafix

Hypafix

A skin-friendly, non-woven tape used for wide-area dressing fixation.

Jobst Classic

Jobst Classic

Ready-to-wear, circular-knit garments in RAL compression for moderate lymphoedema of the legs. Manufactured using a firmer feel fabric with stiff resistance to apply a stronger level of compression. Available in knee high, thigh and tights in two col…

Jobst Compri2

Jobst Compri2

Two-layer compression bandaging system. Comprises a padding bandage and a latex-free compression bandage.

Jobst Compri2 Lite

Jobst Compri2 Lite

Two-layer compression bandage system. Comprises a padding bandage and a latex-free compression bandage. Applies a compression level of 20–30mmHg at the ankle.

Jobst Comprifore

Jobst Comprifore

Four-layer compression bandage kit providing graduated compression of 40mmHg at the ankle. The kit contains four bandages: Jobst Comprifore no. 1, an absorbent padding bandage; Jobst Comprifore no. 2, a light conforming bandage; Jobst Comprifore no. …

Jobst Comprifore Latex-free

Jobst Comprifore Latex-free

Four-layer bandage kit providing graduated compression of 40mmHg at the ankle. The kit contains four latex-free bandages: Jobst Comprifore no. 1, an absorbent padding bandage; Jobst Comprifore no. 2, a light conforming bandage; Jobst Comprifore no. 3…

Jobst Comprifore Lite

Jobst Comprifore Lite

Three-layer bandage kit providing reduced compression. The kit contains three bandages: Jobst Comprifore no. 1, an absorbent padding bandage; Jobst Comprifore no. 2, a light conforming bandage; Jobst Comprifore no. 4, a flexible cohesive compression …

Jobst Comprifore Lite Latex-free

Jobst Comprifore Lite Latex-free

Three-layer bandage kit providing reduced compression. The kit contains three latex-free bandages: Jobst Comprifore no. 1, an absorbent padding bandage; Jobst Comprifore no. 2, a light conforming bandage; Jobst Comprifore no. 4, a flexible cohesive c…

Jobst Elvarex Custom Fit for Lower Extremities

Jobst Elvarex Custom Fit for Lower Extremities

Custom-made, flat-knit garments for the treatment of mild to moderate lymphoedema, and specifically designed for patients with dry, sensitive or fragile skin. Available in three lower-limb RAL compression classes in beige, black, cranberry, ruby red,…

Jobst Elvarex Custom Fit for Upper Extremities

Jobst Elvarex Custom Fit for Upper Extremities

Custom-fit, flat-knitted, graduated compression garments for the treatment of lymphoedema. Available in three RAL compression classes for the upper limb in beige, black, macchiato and cranberry.

Jobst Elvarex Plus Custom Fit

Jobst Elvarex Plus Custom Fit

Custom-fit, flat-knit, seamless compression garments constructed using 3D knitting technology. The garments reproduce the body shape accurately and adapt to the complex movements of the hands and feet. Lower limb colours: beige, black, dark blue, dar…

Jobst Elvarex Soft Custom Fit for Lower Extremities

Jobst Elvarex Soft Custom Fit for Lower Extremities

Custom-made, flat-knit garments for the treatment of mild to moderate lymphoedema, and specifically designed for patients with dry, sensitive or fragile skin. Available in three lower-limb RAL compression classes in beige, black, cranberry, ruby red,…

Jobst Elvarex Soft Custom Fit for Upper Extremities

Jobst Elvarex Soft Custom Fit for Upper Extremities

Custom-made, flat-knit garments for the treatment of mild to moderate lymphoedema, and specifically designed for patients with dry, sensitive or fragile skin. Available in two upper-limb RAL compression classes in beige, black, macchiato, cranberry a…

Jobst Elvarex Soft Seamless

Jobst Elvarex Soft Seamless

Custom-made, flat-knitted, seamless lymphoedema garments available in two RAL compression classes. Colours: black and beige for the lower limb; beige, black, macchiato, ruby red and cranberry for the upper limb.

Jobst Farrow Glove

Jobst Farrow Glove

Constructed from an ultra-thin and smooth compression fabric with fine seams. Available in class 1 (15–20mmHg) and class 2 (20–30mmHg). Can be trimmed to patient requirements and used on either hand. Colours: tan and black.

Jobst Farrow Toe Cap

Jobst Farrow Toe Cap

Constructed from an ultra-thin and smooth compression fabric with fine seams. Available in class 1 (15–20mmHg) and class 2 (20–30mmHg). Can be trimmed to patient requirements. Colours: tan and black.

Jobst FarrowHybrid

Jobst FarrowHybrid

Ready-to-wear compression sock providing compression from foot to ankle in compression class 2 (20–30mmHg). Latex-free. Machine washable and can be tumbled dried. For use with Jobst FarrowWrap legpiece (purchased separately).

Jobst FarrowWrap

Jobst FarrowWrap

Ready-to-wear short-stretch wrap compression system for the upper and lower limb. Latex-free. Machine washable and can be tumbled dried. Comes with two discreet beige liners. 

Jobst FarrowWrap 4000

Jobst FarrowWrap 4000

Ready-to-wear short-stretch compression wrap system with 4 adjustable interlocking bands providing strong compression (30–40mmHg). Fits a wide range of sizes. Latex-free. Machine washable and can be tumbled dried. Comes with 1 Jobst FarrowHybrid comp…

Jobst Foam

Jobst Foam

Kidney-shaped latex-free foam rubber dressing designed to evenly distribute pressure from compression stockings or bandages over bony prominences. Comprised of 100% synthetic rubber.

Jobst for Men Ambition

Jobst for Men Ambition

A ready-to-wear, circular-knit, RAL compression sock for men. Indistinguishable from a man's dress sock. Its functional and ribbed design makes this suitable to wear for work.

Jobst for Men Explore

Jobst for Men Explore

A ready-to-wear, circular-knit, RAL compression sock for men, designed to combine style and therapeutic effectiveness without compromising on comfort. High cotton content.

Jobst Opaque

Jobst Opaque

Ready-to-wear circular-knit garments in RAL compression for the treatment of mild to moderate lymphoedema and venous disease. Available in knee high, thigh-high and tights in two RAL compression classes. Thigh-high garments are available with dotted,…

Jobst Relax

Jobst Relax

Custom-fit, flat-knit, night-time compression garment that is designed to complement daytime compression garments and better suit the patient's needs and lifestyle. Slim-line, flexible and lightweight design makes it suitable for use when relaxing at…

Jobst UlcerCare

Jobst UlcerCare

Two-layer, zippered graduated compression hosiery system providing 40mmHg. Pack contains one stocking and two liners. Liner pack also available containing three liners.

Jobst UlcerCare Custom-Fit

Jobst UlcerCare Custom-Fit

Custom-made two-layer compression hosiery system for the treatment of venous leg ulceration; provides 40mmHg. Liner pack containing two liners also available.

Leukofix

Leukofix

Transparent, synthetic, perforated, adhesive film tape. Skin-sensitive. 

Leukomed

Leukomed

Non-woven island dressing with absorbent pad.

Leukomed Control

Leukomed Control

Transparent postoperative film dressing with hydropolymer pad.

Leukomed Sorbact

Leukomed Sorbact

Postoperative film dressing to help prevent surgical site infection. Uses bacteria-binding Sorbact technology.

Leukomed T

Leukomed T

Vapour-permeable film with pattern-coated adhesive and high MTVR.

Leukoplast Sleek LF

Leukoplast Sleek LF

Latex-free, plasticised PVC tape. Waterproof, strong and conformable. Excellent initial and long-term adhesion.

Leukopor

Leukopor

Permeable, non-woven, synthetic adhesive tape. Skin-friendly. Provides gentle fixation.

Soffcrepe

Soffcrepe

A type-2 light support bandage manufactured from a shrink-woven fabric of plain weave. Soft and comfortable. Washable in mild detergent and water.

Strappal

Strappal

Rigid strapping tape constructed from hand-tearable viscose fabric. Latex-free.

Tensopress

Tensopress

High compression extensible bandage, type 3C.