Vliwaktiv®
Absorbent Activated Charcoal Dressing
Absorbent activated charcoal dressings are intended to be used for absorption wound exudate and binding of odorous substances contained in the absorbed wound exudate. They can be used on infected wounds as a secondary dressing in combination with a suitable wound filler/primary dressing with antimicrobial properties More pleasant for patients and users thanks to odour reduction.
Product composition
activated charcoal fibres, viscose, polyamide, cellulose, polypropylene, hotmelt adhesive (synthetic polymer with resins and waxes)Intended purpose
intended to be used for absorption of wound exudate and binding of odorous substances contained in the absorbed wound exudate
Indications
- for malodorous wounds
- for moderately to heavily exuding wounds
- for deep wounds as secondary dressing in combination with a suitable wound filler
- for infected wounds as secondary dressing in combination with a suitable wound filler/primary dressing with antimicrobial properties
Properties
- odour-adsorbing
- binding of endotoxins*)
- high absorption capacity
- soft and flexible
- skin-friendly
*) based on in vitro data
To note
- do not cut because activated charcoal particles could get into the wound