Journal of Wound Care
For UK audiences

The comprehensive guide to wound product selection

Products

Viscopaste PB7
Evolan

Viscopaste PB7

Zinc paste (10% zinc oxide) bandage.
Vliwasorb Adhesive
L&R

Vliwasorb Adhesive

An all-in-one superabsorbent dressing with a skin-friendly, self-adjusting adhesive membrane
Vliwasorb Pro
L&R

Vliwasorb Pro

Improved highly conformable superabsorbent dressing with integrated wound contact layer and blue outer clothing-protection layer for greater patient comfort. Exudate and bacteria are locked away within the superabsorbent core.
Vliwasorb Sensitive Border
L&R

Vliwasorb Sensitive Border

Available from Summer 2026
WatchBP Office ABI
Microlife

WatchBP Office ABI

Dual cuff pressure monitor for the assessment of ankle brachial pressure index (ABPI) and the detection of atrial fibrillation (AF). During a rest period of at least 5 minutes, the blood pressure is measured in both arms simultaneously to determine which has the highest and to screen for AF. Next, the arm with the highest blood pressure and both legs are measured simultaneously. WatchBP software then facilitates an automated ABPI assessment within 4 minutes. Validated by the NHS Technology Adoption Centre. System comprises cuffs, mini USB port, rechargeable battery pack and an automated office blood pressure measurement device.

Welland Fistula Bag
Welland Medical

Welland Fistula Bag

Fistula drainage bag with odour-absorbing filter
Wound Care Buddy App
Entec Health

Wound Care Buddy App

Cloud-based mobile app that provides health professionals with quick and easy access to their organisation’s wound management guidelines and wound formulary listings. Compatible with iOS and Android mobile. Free virtual tour of the app is available on Entec Health website.
Xtrasorb Foam
Gentell

Xtrasorb Foam

Two-layer latex-free bordered foam wound dressing, comprising a polyurethan waterproof foam wound contact layer and a superabsorbent copolymer sheet.
Xtrasorb HCS
Gentell

Xtrasorb HCS

Soothing and highly absorbent hydrogel and cellulose dressing with conformable, non-adherent wound contact layer.
Xupad
Richardson Healthcare

Xupad

A soft and absorbent dressing pad with fluid-repellent backing. Latex-free.