Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

Products

Biatain-Ibu Soft-Hold

Biatain-Ibu Soft-Hold

Soft, conformable, polyurethane foam dressing with vapour-permeable film backing and a partially-adherent contact layer. Impregnated with ibuprofen. Conforms to wound bed to fill gap and reduce pooling of exudate. 

BioBag

BioBag

Biosurgical treatment for the debridement and cleansing of wounds consisting of aseptically produced larvae of Lucillia sericata sealed in a finely woven polyester pouch containing larvae and PVA foam spacer piece(s). The foam spacers help prevent occlusion of the larvae. Each kit also contains Sudocrem. 

Biobrane

Biobrane

Composite dressing containing a silicone membrane with a knitted nylon fabric partially embedded in it. A purified porcine collagen is bound to the fabric. Blood and sera clot in the fabric, adhering the dressing to the wound surface until epithelialisation can occur. Also available in glove form for use on burns of the hand.

Bioclusive Plus

Bioclusive Plus

A self-adhesive dressing consisting of a transparent semipermeable, polyurethane film coated with an acrylic adhesive. 

Body Armor Heel Reliever

Body Armor Heel Reliever

Offloading device that completely suspends the heel. Has two internal foam finishes (convoluted or smooth) and a friction-free exterior surface. Ventilation holes promote air circulation. Three straps hold the forefoot and lower leg in an orthograde position. Can be worn on either the right or left foot. Machine washable. The device is supplied with a forefoot pad, a long calf pad (30cm), a positioning wedge (to counteract external rotation of the leg) and a laundry bag.

The device is manufactured by DARCO and distributed by V-M Orthotics. 

Bordered Gauze

Bordered Gauze

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