- Forms a gel which helps to create a moist wound environment
- Conformable
- Maintains shape and integrity
- Protects peri-wound skin from maceration1
Specifications
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Attribute Name
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Value
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Brand
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Biosorb™
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Overall Length (Metric)
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15 cm
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Overall Width (Metric)
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15 cm
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Pack Quantity
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5 ea/bx
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Product Details
- Forms a gel which helps to create a moist wound environment
- Conformable
- Maintains shape and integrity
- Protects peri-wound skin from maceration1
3M™ Biosorb™ Gelling Fibre Dressing is a soft, conformable non-woven dressing made from sodium carboxymethylcellulose and strengthening cellulose fibres. It combines conformability1 with high absorbency and minimal shrinkage when in contact with exudate. It also retains its integrity to support intact removal.
3M™ Biosorb™ Gelling Fibre Dressing combines conformability1 with high absorbency and minimal shrinkage when in contact with exudate. It also retains its integrity to support intact removal. 1 Waite A, Delury C, Regan S. An in vitro evaluation of the physical properties of a new gelling fibre dressing. Poster presented at: EWMA; May 11-13, 2016; Bremen, DE.
Suggested Applications
- Intended for use in the management of moderate to heavily exuding acute or chronic wounds including: venous leg ulcers, pressure ulcers (stage II to IV), diabetic ulcers, surgical wounds (e.g. post-operative; wounds left to heal by secondary intention; and donor sites), partial thickness burns, traumatic wounds (e.g. abrasions and lacerations), oncology wounds
