Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

Products

Biatain Super Non-adhesive

A highly absorbent dressing consisting of a superabsorbent hydrocapillary pad with a semi-permeable, water- and bacteria-proof top film, a non-adhesive wound contact layer and a microporous skin protection layer. Can be used under compression.

Biatain-Ibu Non-adhesive

A soft polyurethane foam dressing with vapour-permeable film backing. Impregnated with ibuprofen. The dressing conforms to the wound bed to fill the gap and reduce pooling of exudate. Bevelled edges.

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 Temporary Biosynthetic Wound Dressing

Temporary biosynthetic wound dressing made from an ultrathin, semipermeable, perforated silicone membrane that is mechanically bonded to a flexible knitted trifilament nylon fabric. Denatured porcine dermal collagen has been bonded to the nylon/silicone membrane to provide a flexible and conformable dressing with adherence properties and a hydrophilic surface.

Biopad Collagen

Primary dressing composed of 100% native equine Type I collagen that can accelerate the closure of hard-to-heal wounds.

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

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

CarboFlex

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