Convatec AQUACEL® Extra Wound Dressing, sterile, 5 x 10 cm, 10 ST

Convatec AQUACEL® Extra is a soft, sterile, non-woven wound dressing or tamponade made from sodium carboxymethylcellulose and regenerated cellulose fibre for reinforcement. This highly absorbent dressing absorbs wound exudate and forms a soft gel.

The gel keeps the wound moist and creates an optimal environment for wound healing. AQUACEL® supports the healing process and facilitates the removal of necrotic tissue from the wound (autolytic debridement) without damaging the newly formed tissue. 

Indications 

AQUACEL® EXTRA is suitable for the management of acute and chronic wounds with moderate to heavy exudate: 

• leg ulcers, pressure ulcers (Grade II–IV) and diabetic ulcers
• Surgical wounds (e.g. post-operative wounds with secondary healing and split-skin graft sites) 
• Second-degree burns
• Traumatic wounds (e.g. lacerations, abrasions and cuts) 
• Absorption of exudate in oncological wounds (exulcerating skin tumours, skin metastases and Kaposi’s sarcoma) 

Properties 

• Adaptable 
• Can be cut to size 
• Effective even under compression 
• Easy to apply 
• Supports autolytic debridement 
• Strong even when damp 
• Can be folded to fit any wound 
• Recommended duration of wear: up to 7 days 

Product benefits 

• Conforms precisely to the wound bed and eliminates uncovered areas (dead spaces) where bacteria and biofilm can grow. 
• Traps excess exudate, protects the intact surrounding skin and prevents maceration through vertical fluid absorption. 
• Ensures an optimal moisture balance in the wound to maintain a warm, moist wound healing environment, whilst the gel helps to minimise pain during dressing changes. 

Dosage form 

Wound dressing, sterile