Product type ––Hydrocolloid dressing to aid in moisture donation.

Principle function – DuoDERM® CGF™ Dressing is a hydrocolloid,  moisture-retentive wound dressing used for partial and full-thickness wounds with low to moderate exudate.

Recommended use– DuoDERM® CGF™ Dressing is indicated for chronic wounds – pressure ulcers & leg ulcers. Acute wounds – traumatic wounds (minor abrasions, lacerations) partial thickness burns and donor sites. Can be used as a primary or secondary dressing.

Frequency ofdressing change – DuoDERM® CGF™ canbe left on for several days, depending on the level of exudate. The dressing should be changedonce 75% saturated. Ensure dressing extends 3cm beyond wound margins.

Precautions – If clinical signs of infection are present, DuoDERM® CGF™ can be continued if appropriate infection treatment is commenced.

Contraindications– Dressing should not be used on individuals who are sensitive to or who have had an allergic reaction to components in the dressing.

Manufacturer – ConvaTec

Australian supplier –ConvaTec Australia

Website: www.convatec.com.au

Ph: 1800 335 276

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Product type – Flamazine* is a sterile topical antibacterial cream containing silver sulfadiazine 1%.

Principle function –  Flamazine cream is indicated for the prevention of infection in severe burns.

Recommended use–  Flamazine cream  can be used on other types of wounds, such as pressure sores and leg ulcers, may also benefit from the application of topical antimicrobial.

Frequency of dressing change –Flamazine Cream™ can be left on for several days depending on the level of exudate of the wound.

Precautions – The dressing is a primary dressing and should be used in conjunction with a secondary dressing.

Contraindications– Dressing should not be used on individuals who are sensitive to or who have had an allergic reaction to dressing or its components.

Manufacturer – Smith and Nephew

Australian supplier –Smith and Nephew Australia

Ph: 13 13 60

Website: www.smith-nephew.com/australia/healthcare

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Product type – enzyme alginogel®, indicated for the use of minimal to moderately exuding wounds

Principle function – Flaminal® has three main functions which are; promotion of a moist wound healing environment, aid in continuous autolytic Debridement and promote antibacterial activity within the wound environment.

Recommended use – indicated for the treatment of leg ulcers, diabetic ulcers, pressure sores, complex grazes, 2nd degree burns, oncology wounds & wounds from dermatosurgery.

Frequency of dressing change – Flaminal® hydro should be applied thickly to the wound bed (approx. 5mm thick) and covered with a secondary dressing. This can be left in place for up to 3-4 days, depending on the level of exudate. Dressing should be checked daily.

Precautions – should  Flaminal® come in contact with the eye, ensure the eye is rinsed thoroughly with running water and consult a doctor.

Contraindications – Flaminal® is not indicated in patients with a known allergy to any of the components. Flaminal® cannot be used on the eyelids or in the eye.

Manufacturer – Arrow Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Australian supplier – Arrow Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone: 1300 9 ARROW (27769)

Website: http://www.arrowpharma.com.au

Available Sizes:

• 15 gm
• 50 gm tube
• 500 gm tub (generally used for large surface areas such as burns)

Product type – Cadexomer iodine.

Principle function – When applied to the wound, Iodosorb cleans it by absorbing fluids, removing exudate, pus and debris and forming a gel over the wound surface. As the ointment swells, iodine is released, killing bacteria in the wound.

Recommended use–  Iodosorb ointment contains 50% cadexomer iodine and 50% ointment base. It is used on moderate to high exuding wounds to assist to break through biofilm and deslough.

Frequency of dressing change – Iodosorb changes colour from brown to yellow when the dressing requires changing which is usually 1 -3 days.

Precautions – The dressing is a primary dressing and should be used in conjunction with a secondary dressing.

Contraindications– Dressing should not be used on individuals who are sensitive to or who have had an allergic reaction iodine based products, or for prolonged periods of time, longer then 4 weeks with any type of thyroid dysfunction.

Manufacturer – Smith and Nephew

Australian supplier –Smith and Nephew Australia

Ph: 13 13 60

Website: www.smith-nephew.com/australia/healthcare

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Product type – Debriding wound dressing.

Principle function – An interactive moist wound dressing which provides continuous debriding and conditioning for effective wound bed preparation. The central core of the super absorbent polyacrylate (SAP) is activated isotonic Ringer’s solution which produces a continuous rinsing effect to promote effective wound bed preparation.

Recommended use– HydroClean® Plus is recommended for debriding sloughy or necrotic tissue, for optimal wound bed preparation.

Frequency of dressing change – HydroClean® Plus can be left on for up to 3 days, depending on the level of exudate. A secondary dressing such as Zetuvit Plus is required for exudating wounds.

Precautions – If clinical signs of infection are present with HydroClean® Plus switching to a silver and/ or antibiotic therapy should be reviewed and referred to a medical practitioner.

Contraindications– Dressing should not be used on individuals who are sensitive to or who have had an allergic reaction to Ringer’s solution.

Manufacturer – Hartmann

Australian supplier –Paul Hartmann Australia

Website: www.hartmann.com.au

Ph: 1800 805 839

Available sizes –  

HydroClean® Plus

HydroClean® Plus cavity

Product type – Debrisoft is a monofilament fibre for debridement

Principle function – Debrisoft is monofilament fibre which when 10-30ml of water for injection or normal saline is added to the pad, it creates a wound bed preparation tool for fast, easy and virtually pain free autolytic debridement.

Recommended use– Debrisoft is ideal for diabetes wounds, pressure injury, ulcers, surgical dehiscence, to assist to debride sloughy tissue to assist in removing debri to promote the inflammatory response and move the wound into the proliferation wound healing phase.

Frequency of dressing change – Debrisoft is a single use product

Precautions – Debrisoft is only to be used as a debridement tool, not a dressing.

Contraindications– Dressing should not be used on individuals who are sensitive to or who have had an allergic reaction to monofilament fibres.

Manufacturer – Lohmann-Rauscher

Australian supplier – Lohmann & Rauscher Pty Ltd

Ph: 1300 572 869

Website: http://www.Lohmann-Rauscher.com

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Product type – Super-oxidised Solution

Principle function – Microdacyn Wound Care Solution is used to assist in cleaning, irrigating, desloughing and debriding wounds at every dressing change within any human cavity. Microdacyn® Wound Care Solution is a super-oxidised solution giving it a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity and anti-inflammatory properties

Recommended use– Apply Microdacyn Wound Care Solution generously to sufficiently wash the wound and soften and slough. Placing Microdacyn soaked gauze for up to 10 minutes on the wound will further assist with slough removal. Microdacyn Wound Care Soaked gauze is suitable for packing wounds. Continue to apply Microdacyn Wound Care Solution through the cleaning process, do not rinse out when finished.

Frequency of dressing change – Apply Microdacyn Wound Care Solution at every dressing change or up 3 times a day. Microdacyn Wound Care Solution may be used to soften adhered bandages for removal with less trauma to the wound.

Precautions – Microdacyn Wound Care Solution must be applied in excess.
Microdacyn Wound Care Solution will not develop bacterial resistance

Contraindications– Microdacyn Wound Care Solution is compatible with every secondary dressing. Do not use Microdacyn Wound Care if you are allergic or sensitive to hypochlorous acid or sodium hypochlorite

Manufacturer – Sonoma Pharmaceuticals

Australian supplier – Te Arai BioFarma

Ph: 1800 TE ARAI (832 724)

Website: www.tearaibiofarma.com.au / www.microdacyn.com.au

Available sizes –

120/250ml Spray Bottles
990ml NPWTi ready instillation bottle

Product type – is an alginate dressing in a gel

Principle function – NU-GEL™ Hydrogel with Alginate is a transparent hydro active amorphous gel containing sodium alginate that gently and effectively debrides necrotic tissue and fibrinous slough.

Recommended use–for necrotic or sloughy tissue requiring autolytic debridement, such as a stage 3 or 4 pressure injury.

Frequency of dressing change – The NU-GEL™ Hydrogel should be changed once every 48–72 hours, but no less than three times a week. For infected wounds, dressings may need to be changed more often.

Precautions – If the wound bed appears to have systemic signs of infection, an antimicrobial dressing may also be required. If the wound is exudating highly a secondary dressing maybe required.

Contraindications– If the wound bed appears to have systemic signs of infection, an antimicrobial dressing may also be required.

Manufacturer – Acelity

Australian supplier – KCi Medical

Website: www.kci–medical.com.au

Ph: 1300 524 822

Product Type: is a hydrofibre gel

Principle function: PROMOGRAN™ Matrix Wound Dressing is comprised of a sterile, freeze dried composite of 45% oxidized regenerated cellulose (ORC) and 55% collagen. PROMOGRAN™ Dressing maintains a physiologically moist microenvironment at the wound surface. This environment is conducive to granulation tissue formation, epithelization and rapid wound healing.

Recommended Use:  PROMOGRAN™ Dressing is intended for the management of exuding wounds including:

• Diabetic ulcers
• Venous ulcers
• Pressure ulcers
• Ulcers caused by mixed vascular aetiology
• Full-thickness & partial thickness wounds
• Donor sites and other bleeding surface wounds
• Abrasions
• Traumatic wounds healing by secondary intention
• Dehisced surgical wounds

PROMOGRAN™ Dressing may be used under compression therapy with supervision by a healthcare professional. PROMOGRAN™ Dressing can be cut with sterile scissors to fit any wound shape, or it can be pre-moistened, if necessary, to form a gel and molded to fit the wound.

Frequency of Dressing Change: depending on the level of exudate, it can stay intact for up to 7 days

Precautions and contraindications: if there are signs of infection it is recommended to use an antimicrobial dressing and/or contact your health professional

Manufacturer: KCi (Acelity)

Website: http://www.acelity.com/home

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