Vliwasorb® superabsorbent wound dressing, sterile, 7.5 x 7.5 cm, 10 ST

Vliwasorb® is a sterile, superabsorbent wound dressing that is suitable for the treatment of moderately to heavily exuding wounds. The dressing consists of a non-woven fabric with a high absorption capacity.

Superabsorbents absorb many times their own weight in fluid and hardly release the bound exudate even under mechanical pressure. This protects the wound edges from maceration. Vliwasorb is ideal for use under compression bandages. Vliwasorb saves time and costs due to the low number of dressing changes required. Fewer dressing changes allow the wound to rest longer. The risk of infection is reduced by absorbing and binding germs in the wound dressing. The absorption of exudate, slough and cell debris promotes wound cleansing and the moist wound environment promotes wound healing.

Areas of application

• Heavily exuding wounds
• Superficial wounds in the exudation phase, e.g.: arterial and venous ulcers Burns and scalds (grade III: after surgical debridement)
• Postoperative secondary healing wounds
• Laparotomy wounds
• fistulas

Properties

• High absorption and binding capacity of wound exudate and the bacteria it contains
• Absorbent core with superabsorber that can absorb 20 times its own weight
• Cost and time savings due to fewer dressing changes
• Protects against wound edge maceration and promotes wound healing ^{10) 6)}
• Impressive wearing properties: thin, flexible and cushioning
• Reduces the risk of sticking to the wound ^{6) 7) 8) 9) 11) 12)}
• With laundry protection

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Dosage form

Wound dressing, sterile

Application

• VLIWASORB® Superabsorbent Wound Dressing is suitable for the treatment of heavily exuding wounds such as pressure ulcers, arterial ulcers, venous leg ulcers, diabetic ulcers, post-operative secondary healing wounds, laparotomy wounds, fistulas and superficial 2nd degree burns.
• Tip: Can be used very well under compression bandages. As a secondary dressing for heavily exuding wounds in combination with dressings for moist wound care.
• Notes: Do not cut the dressing.

Ingredients

Composition: polyethylene, polypropylene, cellulose, sodium polyacrylate (superabsorbent).