Vliwasorb® adhesive
The self-adhesive superabsorbent wound dressing
Vliwasorb adhesive combines all the proven benefits of the superabsorbent wound dressing Vliwasorb with easy retention. Unlike the non-adhesive version, Vliwasorb adhesive with its elastic, skin-friendly adhesive membrane28) is designed for use whenever quick and easy application is required. Vliwasorb adhesive adheres securely without the need for additional retention. The elastic membrane backing adjusts to the expansion of the superabsorbent wound dressing. This allows the absorption and retention of large amounts of exudate.
Advantages
- suitable for use on parts of the body that are particularly difficult to treat28)
- quick and easy handling28)
- no additional retention required
- elastic, skin-friendly adhesive membrane
- optimal exudate management
- high absorption capacity
- absorbs exudate, cell debris and bacteria
- absorbs excessive exudate
- high absorption and retention capacity
- remoistens effectively
- protects from wound edge maceration
- reduces microbial load by retaining microbes in the wound dressing20)2)3)14)
Product composition
absorbent pad: polyethylene, polypropylene, cellulose, sodium polyacrylate (superabsorbent polymer)carrier layer: polyurethane membrane with skin-friendly polyacrylate adhesive (free of colophony and colophony derivatives)
Intended purpose
absorbent, multi-layer wound dressing for exudate management of acute and chronic wounds
Indications
moderately to heavily exuding wounds
- pressure ulcers, arterial ulcers, venous leg ulcers, diabetic ulcers
- postoperative wounds healing by secondary intention
- closed laparotomy wounds
- oberflächliche Verbrennungen 2. Grades
Properties
- high absorption and retention capacity for wound exudate and the bacteria in it
- absorbent core with superabsorbent polymers that absorbs 20 times its own weight
- saves time and money thanks to few dressing changes
- protects from wound edge maceration and promotes wound healing 5) 6)
- attractive to patients: 5) 6)
- thin
- flexible
- cushioning
- reduces the risk of the product adhering to the wound 7) 8) 9) 10) 2) 20)
- impermeable to bacteria and water* 7) 8) 9) 10) 2) 20)
*based on DIN EN 13726-5 7) 8) 9) 10) 2) 20)
To note
- do not cut dressing 1)
Advice
- can be used under compression bandages
- as secondary dressing in combination with a suitable wound filler
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