Cutimed® Sorbion® Sachet Multi Star Superabsorbent Wound Dressing sterile, Ø 8 cm, 10 ST

Cutimed® Sorbion® Sachet Multi Star is a sterile superabsorbent with a star-shaped geometry. This shape enables flexible adaptation to difficult areas of the body such as between the toes or joints.

Cutimed Sorbion Sachet Multi Star is a superabsorbent wound dressing with a flexible, adaptable shape, especially for chronic wounds with moderate to excessive exudation on contoured areas of the body

Cutimed Sorbion Sachet Multi Star complements all the advantages of Cutimed Sorbion Sachet S with extended application options. Thanks to its flexible shape, Cutimed Sorbion Sachet Multi Star adapts ideally to different body contours. Whether on toes, heels, sacrum, chest, elbows or in wound cavities, the dressing can be used flexibly and snugly, but without sacrificing the proven benefits of Cutimed Sorbion Sachet S with its powerful exudate management.

Properties

• Flexible and customisable
  
• Effective, vertical exudate management
• Wound cleansing effect included

Product benefits

• Flexible and customisable: The flexible, particularly adaptable shape is particularly suitable for contoured and uneven body parts/shapes such as toes or heels
  
• Effective, vertical exudate management: Powerful exudate absorption ^capacity1 and high retention performance. Up to 33% more absorption than comparable competitors. Protection against maceration thanks to safe, vertical absorption.
• Wound cleansing effect included: Continuous wound bed cleansing by reducing the proportion of fibrinous coatings (soft debridement).^2,3
• Can be used on both sides: safe application by avoiding application errors.
• Time- and cost-saving: time and cost savings due to fewer dressing changes and care requirements.⁴

Intended use

• Indications: Cutimed Sorbion Sachet Multi Star is suitable for the treatment of moderately to excessively exuding wounds such as decubitus ulcers, leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers and other wounds with secondary wound healing, weeping laparotomy wounds, skin fistulas, exuding carcinomas, post-operative wound dehiscences and similar wounds with exudation.
• Wearing time: Cutimed Sorbion Sachet Multi Star can remain on the wound for up to 7 days, depending on the condition of the wound and the saturation of the wound dressing.

¹ BSN medical GmbH. In vitro study, Cutimed Sorbion is capable of absorbing and retaining more exudate than comparable superabsorbent dressings. Testing was performed by the independent laboratory Surgical Material Testing Laboratory (S.M.T.L.). 2017. ²Romanelli M et al. Exudate management made easy. Wounds Int. 2010; 1(2):1-6.³M. Romanelli et al. A pilot study evaluating the wound and skin care performances of the Hydration Response Technology dressing - a new concept of debridement, J Wound Technology. 2009; Vol. 5.⁴Panca M et al. Clinical and cost-effectiveness of absorbent dressings in the treatment of highly exuding VLUs. J Wound Care. 2013 Mar;22(3):109-10, 112-8.

Dosage form

Wound dressing sterile

Directions for use

1. Disinfect hands and use gloves before applying Cutimed Sorbion Sachet MultiStar.
2. If necessary, rinse the wound and then remove the remaining cleaning solution.
3. Select a suitable dressing size to ensure that the absorbent inner core overlaps the wound edges by approx. 1 cm.
4. Do not touch the wound pad when removing Cutimed Sorbion Sachet MultiStar from the pouch.
5. Apply the dressing to the wound. Both sides of the dressing can be applied to the wound.
6. Secure the dressing after selecting a suitable fixation. Take into account the condition of the wound environment and the skin. Foils, medical adhesive tape, bandages or other suitable fixation materials can be used. When fixing the dressing, take into account the expansion due to absorption.

Removal: To remove Cutimed Sorbion Sachet MultiStar, remove the fixation, lift one corner of Cutimed Sorbion Sachet MultiStar and carefully remove and dispose of the dressing. The adhesion of wound coatings to Cutimed Sorbion Sachet MultiStar is a desirable effect that contributes to wound cleansing (soft debridement)