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 superabsorber polymers, which can absorb up to 20 times their weight
- saves time and money thanks to few dressing changes
- the wound dressing absorbs excessive exudate, protecting against wound edge maceration 5) 6)
- low-adherent (wound contact layer to the wound)*)
- the blue outer layer (clothing protection layer) prevents leaks, protecting clothing and bed sheets against soiling 5) 6)
*) The properties are based on available in vitro data.
*) The properties are based on available in vitro data.
To note
- do not cut dressing
Advice
- the dressing can also be used as a secondary dressing used with an appropriate wound filler for treating deep wounds
Tadej M. The use of Flivasorb in highly exuding wounds. Br J Nurs. 2009 Aug 13-Sep 9;18(15):S38, S40-S42.
Faucher N, Safar H, Baret M, Philippe A, Farid R. Superabsorbent dressings for copiously exuding wounds. Br J Nurs (2012) 21(12): 22—28 (Faucher N, Safar A, Baret M, Philippe A, Farid R. Interest of the superabsorbent dressing in the management of highly exudative wounds. Poster. 21st Conference of the European Wound Management Association (EWMA) 25 –27. May 2011, Brussels, Belgium.