Vliwasorb®
Superabsorbent polymers absorb many times their own weight in liquid and scarcely release any retained exudate, even under mechanical pressure. The wound edges are protected from maceration. Vliwasorb can be used to excellent effect under compression bandages.
Vliwasorb saves time and money thanks to fewer required dressing changes. Less frequent dressing changes allow wounds to rest longer. The dressing promotes wound cleansing through very high absorption and capacity to bind exudate, cell debris and bacteria. The moist wound environment promotes wound healing.
The dressing reduces the concentration of MMPs and neutrophil elastases.*
*The properties are based on available in vitro data.
Product composition
polyethylene, polypropylene, cellulose, sodium polyacrylate (superabsorbent polymer)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 5) 6)
- cushioning
- minimises the risk of adhesion to the wound*)
- with clothing protection layer 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11)
*) The properties are based on available in vitro data.
To note
- do not cut dressing
Advice
- can be used under compression bandages
- as secondary dressing in combination with a suitable wound filler
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In vitro evaluation of the adhesion disposition of Vliwasorb. Interne Daten 06/2012.