Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

Absorbents

#AOne Gelling Fibre

Gelling fibre dressing that, after absorbing the exudate, rapidly swells to form a transparent gel, preventing leakage and maceration, maintaining an optimal moist healing environment.

365 Non Adherent

Sterile, absorbent wound dressing pads with absorbent inner layers and a perforated low-adherent wound contact layer.

AbsoPad

An absorbent, non-adherent dressing laminated on one side with a PE net to prevent wound adherence. The dressing is perforated to allow the passage of exudate from the wound into the pad.

Absorbent Pads 485

Absorbent dressing pads. Comprises highly absorbent pure cellulose pulp with a fluid-repellant backing. Available in both non-sterile and sterile formats.

ActivHeal Aquafiber

A soft, conformable, highly absorbent dressing that converts into a soft clear gel when in contact with wound exudate. Contains a reinforcing layer between two layers of absorbent fibres to improve the integrity of the dressing when it is wet, so that it can be removed intact.

ActivHeal Aquafiber Extra

Combines two wound-care technologies: carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) and alginate fibres. A soft, conformable, highly absorbent dressing that converts into a soft clear gel when in contact with wound exudate. A hidden integrity layer in the dressing aids intact removal. Can remain in situ for up to 7 days.

Alldress

Absorbent vapour-permeable adhesive film dressing.

Aquacel Ag Burn

Absorbent, white fibrous dressing composed of Hydrofiber (sodium carboxymethylcellulose) impregnated with 1.2% ionic silver. A nylon thread is used to stitch bond the product along its length.

Aquacel Ag Foam

Adhesive and non-adhesive sterile Hydrofiber foam dressings consisting of a waterproof outer polyurethane layer and a multilayered absorbent pad. The adhesive version has a silicone adhesive border. The multilayer absorbent pad contains a layer of polyurethane foam and a non-woven layer of Hydrofiber (sodium carboxymethylcellulose) impregnated with 1.2% ionic silver.

Aquacel Ag Surgical Cover Dressing

Cover dressing comprising absorbent, white fibrous dressing pad of sodium carboxymethylcellulose, impregnated with 1.2% ionic silver. Backed by a waterproof polyurethane film, with a conformable hydrocolloid adhesive.

Aquacel Ag+ Extra

Soft, sterile non-woven dressing made from two layers of 1.2% ionic silver-impregnated Hydrofiber; sodium carboxymethylcellulose and enhanced with antibiofilm technology, stitched together with cellulose-strengthening fibres. Absorbs wound fluid, and disrupts and breaks down biofilm to expose and kill bacteria, while preventing biofilm re-formation. Provides nine times stronger tensile strength and 50% greater absorption than Aquacel Ag.

Aquacel Ag+ Ribbon Dressing

Soft, sterile non-woven ribbon dressing made from a layer of 1.2% ionic silver-impregnated Hydrofiber (sodium carboxymethylcellulose) and enhanced with anti-biofilm technology, stitched together with cellulose strengthening fibres. Absorbs wound fluid, disrupts and breaks down biofilm to expose and kill bacteria, while preventing biofilm reformation.

Aquacel Extra

Soft, sterile, non-woven pad or ribbon dressing composed of Hydrofiber (sodium carboxymethyl­cellulose). Absorbs wound fluid and transforms into a soft gel. Provides nine times stronger tensile strength and greater absorption compared with Aquacel.

Aquacel Foam

Adhesive and non-adhesive sterile Hydrofiber foam dressings consisting of a waterproof outer polyurethane film and a multi-layered absorbent pad. The adhesive version has a silicone adhesive border. The multilayer absorbent pad contains a layer of polyurethane foam and a non-woven layer of Hydrofiber (sodium carboxymethylcellulose).

Aquacel Ribbon

Soft, sterile, non-woven, Hydrofiber (sodium carboxymethylcellulose) ribbon dressing with stitch-bonded fibres to increase tensile strength. Absorbs wound fluid and transforms into a soft gel.

Aquacel Surgical Cover Dressing

Conformable cover dressing formed of a soft, sterile, non-woven pad of sodium carboxymethylcellulose with a waterproof polyurethane film backing and hydrocolloid adhesive

Biatain Fiber

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.

Biatain Super Adhesive

Highly absorbent dressing consisting of a superabsorbent hydrocapillary pad with a semipermeable, water and bacteria-proof top film, a hydrocolloid component for adhesion and a non-adhesive wound contact layer.

Biatain Super Non-adhesive

A highly absorbent dressing consisting of a superabsorbent hydrocapillary pad with a semi-permeable, water- and bacteria-proof top film, a non-adhesive wound contact layer and a microporous skin protection layer. Can be used under compression.

Bordered Gauze

Adhesive island dressing comprising a non-adherent centre pad, non-woven adhesive border and a water-resistant backing.

Cosmopor

Water-repellent, self-adhesive island wound dressing with polyacrylate adhesive and non-adherent absorbent pad. Gentler than Cosmopor E.

Cosmopor E

Self-adhesive, island wound dressing with non-adherent absorbent pad

Curea P1

A multipurpose dressing (MPD) based on SuperCore technology. Includes a non-woven interface layer for soft debridement; a non-sagging airlaid core of natural fibres and sodium polyacrylates; breathable backsheet and laminated edges. Contains superabsorbent materials. Absorbs under pressure (including compression) with no sagging. Can be used to bind microorganisms and MMPs and for soft debridement.

Curea P1 Drain

Dressing for sterile coverage of wounds and absorption of wound exudate. Slit design is particularly suitable for use with drains and catheters. Due to the cross cut, the dressing fits around tubing systems or cables with different diameters and absorbs exudate. This keeps the exit site dry and protects it from inflammation.

Curea P2

A multipurpose dressing (MPD) including a non-adherent interface layer based on SuperCore technology; a non-sagging airlaid core of natural fibres and sodium polyacrylates; breathable backsheet and laminated edges

Cutimed HydroControl

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

Cutimed Sorbact Dressing Pad

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

Durafiber

A highly absorbent, non-woven, gelling fibre dressing composed of a blend of cellulose-based fibres. When the dressing fibres come into contact with exudate, they swell and form a soft cohesive gel sheet. Exudate is locked within the gel dressing structure.

Durafiber Ag

A highly absorbent, non-woven, silver gelling fibre dressing composed of a blend of cellulose-based fibres. When the dressing fibres come into contact with exudate, they swell and form a soft cohesive gel sheet. Exudate is locked in the dressing structure.

Empad

Highly absorbent cellulose pad with non-strikethrough backing and non-adherent contact layer.

Emplin NA

Non-adherent multilayer absorbent dressing with perforated film face.

Empore

Adhesive non-woven island dressing with absorbent pad.

Exu-Dry

One-piece multilayer highly absorbent non-adherent anti-shear wound dressing

Exufiber

Sterile non-woven dressing made from highly absorbent polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibres. Transforms into a gelon contact with wound exudate. Available as pad and ribbon dressings.

Exufiber Ag+

Sterile, soft, non-woven dressing made from highly absorbent and gel-forming polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibres, coated with silver sulphate on both sides, with an antimicrobial action against a broad range of wound-relevant pathogens. High absorption and retention capacity to maintain moist wound environment. The structural integrity of the dressing supports removal in one piece.

KerraCel

A sterile, gelling fibre dressing made from carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC). The non-woven gelling fibres absorb exudate from the wound, turning them into a soft gel that maintains a moist wound management environment.

KytoCel

A soft, sterile, absorbent gelling fibre dressing made from chitosan. Transforms into a soft gel on absorption of wound exudate. Can aid autolytic debridement, promote haemostasis and be removed in one piece without damaging newly formed tissue.

Leukomed

Non-woven island dressing with absorbent pad.

MaxioCel

Sterile, absorbent 100% chitosan gelling microfibre primary wound dressing. Transforms into a cohesive gel matrix when in contact with wound exudate, helping to maintain a moist environment. Aids autolytic debridement and can control minor bleeding. Easy to remove. Improves patient comfort.

Medical Non-Woven Swab

Soft latex-free non-woven swabs with high absorbency and low-linting feature for strength and durability.

Melolin

Absorbent perforated film-faced dressing.

Melolite

Highly absorbent, low-adherent dressing. Comprises three layers: a low-adherent perforated film; a highly absorbent cotton/acrylic pad; a hydrophobic backing layer.

Mepore

Sterile, self-adhesive and absorbent dressing.

Mepore Film and Pad

Sterile, transparent, self-adhesive, absorbent and showerproof film dressing with a bacterial barrier

Mesorb

Absorbent cellulose dressing with water-repellent backing.

Opsite Plus

Transparent waterproof dressing with absorbent pad.

Opsite Post-Op

Vapour-permeable adhesive film dressing with absorbent pad.

PolyMem Max

A hydrophilic polyurethane matrix with a mild, non-toxic wound cleanser, a soothing moisturiser, a superabsorbent and a semi-permeable film backing. Sixty per cent thicker than PolyMem for more absorbency and longer wear time. Designed to facilitate healing, relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Adhesive and non-adhesive versions available. For all wound types, including painful wounds.

Primapore

Absorbent perforated dressing with adhesive border.

Silon Dual-Dress 50

Comprises a 1.3cm foam layer and a non-perforated Silon layer. The foam layer is designed to cushion delicate wounds and absorb exudate. The Silon layer aims to prevent wound contamination and leakage.

Skintact

Double-sided, absorbent, low-adherent perforated film dressing

Softpore

Postoperative wound island dressing with fluid-repellent, breathable backing

Solvaline N

Low adherent, easy-to-use absorbent dressing with great air permeability.

Suprasorb Liquacel

A hydroactive gelling fibre dressing made of cellulose fibres and cellulose ethyl sulfonate fibres (CES). Forms a gel on contact with exudate.

Telfa AMD

Absorbent pad dressing with non-adherent contact layer and non-woven backing. Impregnated with broad-spectrum antimicrobial (Polyhexanide 0.2%). Available as pads and island dressings.

UrgoTul Absorb Border

An absorbent foam dressing with a silicone border featuring a TLC Healing Matrix that provides a nurturing environment for healing, pain-free dressing changes and harm-free care. Can stay in place for up to 7 days.

Vacutex

Dressing incorporating patented three-layer polyester-cotton structure to promote rapid capillary action, lifting, transporting and retaining exudate.

Xupad

Soft and absorbent dressing pad with fluid-repellent backing.

Zetuvit E

Highly absorbent cellulose pad with fluid-repellant backing