Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

Products

Avelle

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 x Avelle NPWT unit; 1 x extension tubing with luer connections; 2 x sets of AAA batteries.

The dressing pack contains: 5 x Avelle NPWT sterile dressing each with a set of 6 sterile adhesive fixation strips. 

 

Bactigras

Bactigras

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

BAP ScarCare Gel

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

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

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

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 (adhesive)

Biatain Ag (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. Impregnated with silver.

Biatain Ag (non-adhesive)

Biatain Ag (non-adhesive)

A soft, conformable polyurethane foam dressing with vapour-permeable film backing. Impregnated with silver. The dressing has 3DFit technology, which means the foam conforms to the wound bed to fill the gap and reduce pooling of exudate. 

Biatain Alginate Ag

Biatain Alginate Ag

Silver alginate dressing. A highly-absorbent, sterile, non-woven, antimicrobial pad composed of calcium alginate, carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), and an ionic silver complex which releases silver ions in the presence of wound exudate.

Biatain Alginate dressing

Biatain Alginate dressing

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