Journal of Wound Care
For UK audiences

The comprehensive guide to wound product selection

Products

Atrauman Silicone
Hartmann

Atrauman Silicone

Soft and permeable wound contact layer dressings coated on both sides with silicone gel. For the treatment of superficial, acute and chronic, slightly to moderately exuding wounds.
Avance Solo
Mölnlycke

Avance Solo

System consists of Avance Solo pump, Avance Solo 50ml canister, Avance Solo border dressing and Avance Solo foam that together form a system for wound management via the application of negative pressure.
Avelle
Convatec

Avelle

A small, portable, disposable negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) pump that is used in combination with Hydrofiber technology. Pump life is 30 days. The full system comprises a pump, tubing and Hydrofiber dressings. Pumps and dressings are sold separately. There is also an optional bag. The pump contains: 1 × Avelle NPWT unit; 1 × extension tubing with luer connections; 2 × sets of AAA batteries. The dressing pack contains: 5 × Avelle NPWT sterile dressing each with a set of 6 sterile adhesive fixation strips.
BAP ScarCare Gel
Espère Healthcare

BAP ScarCare Gel

Quick drying, non-greasy, medical silicone gel enriched with vitamin E. Produces an invisible matt finish, making it especially suitable for use on the face or under cosmetic camouflage. Can be applied in a single movement. Also available with SPF40 UV protection.
BAP ScarCare S
Espère Healthcare

BAP ScarCare S

A standard (1.2mm thick) transparent, self-adhesive silicone dressing. Can be applied under clothing and compression therapy. Washable and reusable. Can be used for 12-23 hours a day.
BAP ScarCare T
Espère Healthcare

BAP ScarCare T

Ultra-thin (0.3mm), flexible, self-adhesive and transparent medical silicone dressing. Designed for use for up to 7 days continuously, after which it can be discarded, the skin washed and a replacement sheet fitted to remain in place for a further 7 days.
Biatain Adhesive
Coloplast

Biatain Adhesive

Soft, conformable, polyurethane foam dressing with vapour-permeable film backing and an adhesive border. The dressing conforms to the wound bed to fill the gap and reduce pooling of exudate. Can be used under compression bandaging.
Biatain Ag Non-Adhesive
Coloplast

Biatain Ag Non-Adhesive

Soft and conformable absorbent foam dressing containing silver.
Biatain Alginate
Coloplast

Biatain Alginate

Alginate dressing. An absorbent, sterile, non-woven, pad consisting of calcium alginate, and carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) fibre.
Biatain Alginate Ag
Coloplast

Biatain Alginate Ag

A soft, flexible and absorbent antibacterial foam dressing with a gentle silicone adhesive. Contains silver, which is continuously released into the wound. Can be used on infected wounds or wounds at risk of infection