Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

Wound contact layers

Adaptic

A non-adherent primary dressing comprised of knitted cellulose acetate mesh impregnated with a petrolatum emulsion. Can be cut to size. Can be used with compression therapy.

Adaptic Digit

Non-adherent digit dressing made of a tacky, silicone-coated, open-knit, cellulose fabric with a double-coiled tubular bandage

Adaptic Touch

Non-adherent primary wound contact layer comprising an unique cellulose acetate mesh coated with a soft tack silicone

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 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 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 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

Askina DresSil

Soft silicone wound contact dressing with polyurethane foam film backing

Askina SilNet

Soft silicone wound contact layer designed to protect the wound site and improve comfort during changes

Atrauman

Non-adherent, polyester mesh wound contact layer. 1mm pore size and impregnation of neutral triglycerides to prevent penetration of granulation tissue into dressing. Petrolatum-free.

Atrauman Ag

A non-adherent contact layer, composed of polyamide fibres, coated with elemental silver and impregnated with non-medicated neutral triglycerides. Petroleum- and paraffin-free.

Bactigras

Medicated paraffin gauze containing chlorhexidine acetate 0.5%. (Chlorhexidine gauze dressing BP).

Biatain Contact

One-sided silicone contact layer for atraumatic removal and wound protection. Composed of a perforated transparent polyurethane support film and a wound direct-contact layer in a silicone gel.

CarboFlex

Sterile, non-adhesive, multilayer dressing with a highly absorbent wound contact layer, a one-way, water-resistant film to delay strikethrough to the carbon layer, thereby prolonging its odour-adsorptive properties, an activated charcoal cloth, an absorbent pad for comfort and a water-resistant top layer

Curea P1 Border

Self-adhesive wound dressing that provides coverage of wounds and absorption of wound exudate, with quick application, comfort and a secure and comfortable hold, even with higher mobility, making it suitable for use in the shower and during sports.

Cuticell Contact

An elastic and transparent polyurethane film coated with soft silicone

FarlaCONTACT

Two-sided silicone dressing with wound contact layer of silicone adhesive, mesh and polyurethane film

HydroTac

A hydro-responsive wound dressing with AquaClear technology, comprising a hydropolymer gel wound contact layer and an absorbent polyurethane foam layer. An adhesive version is also available in HydroTac Comfort.

HydroTac Comfort

A hydro-responsive wound dressing with AquaClear technology, comprising a hydropolymer gel wound contact layer, with a polyurethane foam film backing and an adhesive border. A non-adhesive version is also available in HydroTac Comfort.

Kaltostat

Sterile non-woven calcium-sodium alginate fibre dressing. On contact with a bleeding wound, promotes haemostasis.

Kliniderm Silicone Wound Contact Layer

One-sided soft-silicone wound contact layer with porous structure that allows exudate to pass into outer absorbent dressing. One-sided layer prevents secondary dressing from sticking to wound contact layer. Can also be used as a protective layer on non-exuding wounds, on areas with fragile skin and in negative pressure wound therapy.

Lomatuell Pro

Gel-forming wound contact dressing. Consists of a wide mesh tulle and a coating compound made from petroleum jelly and hydrocolloid. The hydrocolloid particles gel when in contact with wound exudate and the petroleum jelly moisturises dry areas in the wound bed and edges. The open mesh structure promotes transfer of excess exudate to a secondary dressing. Can be cut to size and applied on either side.

Mepilex Transfer

A soft silicone contact layer, with an ultra-conformable foam that allows exudate to be transferred vertically into a secondary absorbent pad

Mepitel

Two-sided, transparent, perforated, with silicone on both sides of the flexible polyamide mesh. The open mesh structure allows exudate to pass into an secondary absorbent dressing

Mepitel One

Soft silicone wound contact layer with silicone on one side of a highly transparent and flexible polyurethane mesh

Mepore One

Soft silicone wound contact layer with silicone on one side of a highly transparent and flexible polyurethane mesh

N-A Dressing

A primary wound contact layer consisting of a knitted viscose rayon sheet

Rylon-1

Non-adherent, breathable, silicone wound dressing

Silflex

Wound contact layer made from polyester mesh coated with soft silicone

Silon-TSR

Ultra-thin, flexible, transparent silicone dressing. It can be repositioned after application and will not integrate with the wound bed.

SilTact

Thin, flexible, non-adherent wound contact layer consisting of a polyester mesh coated in soft silicone. Open mesh design intended to facilitate fluid management while reducing stress to the wound and any newly formed tissue.

Spirit Foam

Sterile silicone wound contact dressing that consists of soft highly absorbent foam with a permeable polyurethane foam film backing, designed to absorb and retain exudate while maintaining a moist wound environment.

Tegaderm Contact

Non-adherent permeable woven nylon primary wound contact layer

UrgoStart Contact

Flexible lipido-colloid non-occlusive contact layer containing TLC-NOSF Healing Matrix that jellifies in contact with wound exudate, reducing MMP levels and restoring balance to close wounds sooner. NICE 2019 medical technology guidance (MTG42) states that evidence supports the case for adopting UrgoStart dressings to treat diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers.

UrgoTul

Flexible contact layer containing a TLC (technology lipido-colloid) 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.

UrgoTul Absorb

A soft-adherent foam dressing featuring TLC (technology lipido-colloid) 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.

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.

UrgoTul Duo

A non-adherent light absorbency contact layer containing TLC Healing Matrix to promote wound healing and allow pain-free dressing changes. It is composed of a polyester mesh impregnated with hydrocolloid and petroleum jelly particles, combined with a protective viscose lining for light absorbency.

UrgoTul Silver

Flexible and conformable antimicrobial contact layer, consisting of a non-adherent TLC-Ag Healing Matrix that enables pain-free dressing changes and can stay in place for up to 7 days. The silver ions provide a fast and broad-spectrum antimicrobial efficacy, including on strains that are resistant to antibiotics.