Journal of Wound Care
For UK audiences

The comprehensive guide to wound product selection

Hydrocoll Classic
Hydrocolloids Hartmann

Hydrocoll Classic

Sterile self-adhesive wound dressing consisting of an adhesive hydrocolloid layer covered with a polyurethane film. The dressing has a tapered edge and a thicker core, and provides a moist wound healing environment.

Indications

Wide range of non- to moderately exuding chronic and acute wounds, such as pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, donor sites, postoperative wounds and skin abrasions.

Contraindications

Ulcers in the region of bones, muscles or tendons or third-degree burns

Price

  • 5×5cm, £1.13

  • 7.5×7.5cm, £1.86
  • 10×10cm, £2.72
  • 15×15cm, £5.11
  • 12×18cm (sacral), £4.07
  • 8×12cm (concave), £2.39

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.