3M Kerracel Gelling fiber dressing 5x5cm - 10pcs

CRAW-CWL1032

Characteristics:

KERRACEL™ Dressing is a sterile gelling fiber dressing, made of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC). The non-woven gelling fibers absorb exudate from the wound and transform into a soft gel, which maintains a moist wound environment promoting wound healing.
The absorption of the exudate occurs upwards, limiting its lateral diffusion towards the periwound skin.
During absorption the shrinkage of the dressing is minimal, the high tensile strength allows for simple, one-piece removal. It is possible to cut the dressing without fiber dispersion.

Intended use:

Exuding wounds:

• Clean the wound according to standard procedures.
  
• Select the correct size dressing so that it extends approximately 1 cm/0.4 inch beyond the edges of the wound.
• Open the package and place the sterile dressing on the wound. Both sides of the sterile dressing can be used.
  
• Apply the dressing to the wound and cover it with a suitable dressing
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• If using tape inside cavity wounds, leave at least 2.5 cm/1 inch outside the wound for easy removal. Fill cavity wounds only 80%, since in contact with the exudate the dressing expands, filling the remaining space.

Partial thickness burns:

• Clean the wound according to standard procedures.
  
• Select an appropriately sized dressing to extend approximately 5 cm/2 inches beyond the edges of the wound, as the dressing shrinks as it absorbs excess exudate.