Renasys Open Abdominal Solution & Foam Port Dressing Kits

Renasys Open Abdominal Solution & Foam Port Dressing Kits

Description:

Patients with critical open abdominal wounds require specialized treatment. When primary closure is not possible or repeat entries are necessary, you may require a comprehensive NPWT solution designed specifically for the open abdomen. The RENASYS AB supports the clinical goals of temporary abdominal closure in open abdomen patients, and works in conjunction with Smith & Nephew’s RENASYS EZ Plus device, a powerful pump that is compatible with all RENASYS dressing kits.

Remove Adhesive Remover

REMOVE ™ Adhesive Remover

Features

• Aloe moisturizes and conditions the skin without greasiness.
• Gently cleans hydrocolloid, acrylic and rubber-based adhesive residues from the skin without irritation, discomfort or trauma.
• Applies easily and removes quickly with less need for reapplication.
• Non-irritating and non-sensitizing, even for ostomates and geriatric patients.
• Can be used anywhere there’s a need for an adhesive dressing.
• Cost-effective and convenient single-use wipes; also available in bottles.
• Environmentally friendly and does not contain ozone-depleting chloro-fluorocarbons (CFCs).
• Laboratory and clinical safety data available.

Benefits

• Reduces adhesive trauma to the skin by thoroughly dissolving dressing, tape and appliance adhesives.
• Ideal for removing acrylic-based, rubber-based, and hydrocolloid-based residues from the skin.
• Helps maintain proper skin integrity while removing adhesive products and residues by reducing adhesive trauma.
• Gently cleans hydrocolloid, acrylic and rubber-based adhesive residues from the skin without irritation, discomfort or trauma.

Indications

• For the removal of adhesive devices.
• For the removal of adhesive residue from skin.
• Softens adhesive on tapes, films and appliances thereby minimizing trauma caused by adhesive removal.

Precautions

Use only as directed. For external use only. Do not apply to open wounds or mucous membranes. Avoid contact with eyes. Vapor may be harmful – use with adequate ventilation. Flammable. Do not use near heat, sparks or open flame. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with painted/finished surfaces.

Instructions for Use:

Step 1

Hold saturated wipe, cotton applicator or gauze at the edge of tape or appliance.

Step 2

Squeeze gently so that fluid flows between skin and adhesive.

Step 3

Slowly pull tape and keep liquid at line of adhesive.

Step 4

Cleanse skin thoroughly with water and pat dry.

WARNINGS:
Use only as directed. For external use only. Do not apply to open wounds or mucous membranes. Avoid contact with eyes. Use with adequate ventilation. Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Call physician. In case of contact with eyes, flush with water.

Proguide™ Multi-Layer High-Compression Bandage System

Proguide™ Multi-Layer High-Compression Bandage System

Description:

A multi-layer, high-compression bandage system, incorporating the patented, revolutionary “Vari-Stretch” Technology. May be used to effectively manage venous leg ulcers on mobile or immobile patients as its elastic nature provides sustained, graduated levels of compression even if patient is at rest. Available in 3 sizes to accommodate different ankle circumferences. Each system pack contains the following: 1 ProGuide wound contact layer, 1 ProGuide #1 natural padding bandage and 1 ProGuide #2 outer compression bandage.

Profore Wound Contact Layer

PROFORE ™ WCL (Wound Contact Layer) is a 14cm x 20cm (5 1/2″ x 8″) dressing made of knitted viscose rayon.

Features & Benefits

• Non-adherent
• Non-adhesive
• Highly porous
• Highly conformable
• Cost-effective

Non-adherent
PROFORE ™ WCL has an open knit construction, which allows exudate to pass freely, while helping to limit the adherence of the dressing to the wound.

Non-adhesive
PROFORE ™ WCL is non-adhesive and therefore recommended for wounds surrounded by sensitive skin, such as venous leg ulcers.

Highly Porous
PROFORE ™ WCL is highly porous. This helps to prevent maceration of the peri-wound by preventing exudate pooling

Highly Conformable
The knitted construction of PROFORE ™ WCL makes the dressing highly conformable, providing comfort for the patient while helping to maintain a moist environment at the wound site.

Indications

PROFORE ™ WCL is indicated to act as a non-adherent interface between the granulating wound surface and conventional absorbent dressings. It can also be used in conjunction with PROFORE ™, PROFORE ™ LF and PROFORE ™ Lite, the Multi-layer Compression Bandage Systems.

PROFORE ™ WCL provides physical separation between the wound and external environments to assist in preventing bacterial contamination of the wound.

PREOFOR ™ WCL aids in the creation and maintenance of a moist wound environment. Moist wound environments have been established as optimal environments for the management of the wound.

Precautions

If reddening or sensitization occurs, discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional.

Instructions for Use:

Caution: Do not use contents if pouch is opened or damaged.

• Use a clean technique to remove the wound contact layer from the pack and apply directly to the wound.
• Either side of the WCL can be placed in contact with the wound.
• Ensure ulcerated area is covered.
• Use extra WCL as required.

Profore..Lite Multi-Layer Compression Bandage System

PROFORE ™ Lite is a multi-layer, reduced-compression bandage system. Profore Lite is best used on ankle circumferences greater than 18cm or 7¼ inches (padded).

Features

• Each PROFORE ™ Lite Multi-Layer Compression Bandage System pack contains the following:
• One PROFORE ™ WCL — Sterile Wound Contact Layer — helps protect the wound site and help wick away exudate into the absorbent padding.
• One PROFORE ™ #1 absorbent padding bandage — helps absorb exudate and helps protect bony prominences.
• One PROFORE ™ #2 light conformable bandage — helps absorb exudate and helps prepare and sculpt the leg for the application of the pressure layers.
• One PROFORE ™ #4 cohesive compression bandage — helps maintain continuous compression and keeps the system in place for up to a full week.

Benefits

• Effective Compression
• The PROFORE  Lite system is designed to deliver effective compression to successfully manage “mixed” aetiology leg ulcers. It may also be used to manage venous ulcers in patients with ABPIs between 0.6 and 0.8 who cannot tolerate the full compression of standard PROFORE  or PROFORE  LF.

Graduated Compression

• PROFORE ™ Lite provides higher pressure at the ankle, with decreasing pressure exhibited at the calf to help improve upward blood flow.

Sustained Compression

• For up to a full week after application, the PROFORE ™ Lite system maintains effective levels of compression.

Safety

• The PROFORE ™ Lite system helps ensure that bony prominences are padded for protection. The multi-layer system means that compression is built up gradually, thus minimizing the danger of application error.

Extended Weartime

• PROFORE ™ Lite has sufficient absorptive capacity to manage exudate for up to a full week without the need for reapplication. During the initial phase of therapy you may experience increased wound drainage as the compression system actively manages the edema. If strike through happens, remove the PROFORE ™ Lite system and apply another.

Cost-Effective

• Weekly dressing changes reduce nursing time and therefore help reduce costs associated with the management of venous leg ulcers.
• Convenient
• PROFORE ™ Lite system contains everything necessary for the application of effective, sustained, graduated compression therapy. PROFORE ™ Lite reduces preparation time, simplifies stock control and ensures that the correct components are always available.

Indications
PROFORE ™ Lite Multi-Layer Compression Bandage System is indicated for the management of “mixed” aetiology leg ulcers, where assessment has identified that the patient has some degree of arterial impairment which prevents the use of full compression (ABPI < 0.6).

Contraindications / Precautions

Contraindications
PROFORE ™ Lite should not be used on patients with an Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI) of less than 0.6, or on diabetic patients with advanced small vessel disease.

Precautions

• Should the patient develop pain or pale, cool or numb extremities distal to the dressing, the bandages should be promptly removed.
• Patients with a low ABPI and symptoms of arterial disease should be seen by a vascular specialist before application of compression.
• Care should be taken that very thin, bony, legs or legs with a prominent tibial crest should be protected with extra padding. The pressure under the bandage could bruise and harm unprotected / unpadded skin especially over bony parts of the leg.
• Compression bandaging to a leg which already has a partially blocked blood supply could completely stop the flow of blood into the leg and lead to the death of skin and muscle of the leg. Death of the muscle and skin of the leg could lead to further complications and possibly amputation of the leg.

Instructions for Use:

Step 1

• It is important to check the following
• Wash and dry the leg and apply a moisturizing cream to the unbroken skin.

Step 1a

• Apply the PROFORE ™ WCL dressing.
• Apply the PROFORE ™ WCL sterile wound contact layer directly over the wound surface. If the wound is larger than the contact dressing, PROFORE ™ WCL dressings may be purchased separately. The contact dressing will not stick to the surface of the wound, and when the wound begins draining after compression is applied, the drainage will pass through the contact dressing to be absorbed by the padding layer.

Step 2

• Apply PROFORE ™ #1 Absorbent Padding Bandage.
• With the foot flexed to 90 degrees, apply from the base of the toes to the knee using a simple spiral technique and 50% overlap. Do not apply tension. Ensure that bony prominences are padded so that the ankle measurement is greater than 18 cm or 7¼ inches. Any leftover padding may be applied directly over the wound to absorb more wound drainage.

Step 3

• Apply PROFORE ™ #2 Light Conforming Bandage
• Keeping the foot flexed to 90 degrees, apply PROFORE ™ #2 from the base of the toes to the knee using a simple spiral technique and 50% overlap. Ensure that the heel is completely covered. Secure at the top with a piece of tape or ask the patient to hold it in place.

Step 4

• Apply PROFORE ™ #4 Cohesive Compression Bandage.
• Keeping the foot flexed to 90 degrees, apply PROFORE ™ #4 from the base of the toes to the knee using a simple spiral technique with 50% overlap and 50% extension. Ensure that the heel is completely covered. PROFORE ™ #4 will adhere to itself and no tape is necessary to keep it in place. However, for added security, a piece of tape may be used for reinforcement.
• Please see Overview tab for Contraindications/Precautions
• CAUTION: Before applying the first bandage, it is important to check the following:
• Assess the patient to rule out arterial disease. The use of Doppler ultrasound is recommended.
• Measure the ankle circumference to confirm that it is greater than 18 cm or 7¼ inches (padded).
• Check if the patient’s ankle circumference has changed due to a reduction in edema. Always re-measure after the initial treatment period.
• Assess the patient’s limb for bony prominences or calf fibrosis. Ensure that these are well-protected using the PROFORE ™ Lite #1 padding bandage.

Profore™ Latex Free Multi-Layer Compression Bandaging System

PROFORE™ LF is a latex-free formulation, multi-layer compression bandage system. It has been developed in response to a growing concern from customers about the potential danger of latex allergy / hypersensitivity. PROFORE™ LF provides the same effective compression and sustained results as the standard PROFORE Multi-layer Compression Bandage System, but its latex-free formulation allows the healthcare provider to use it with confidence on allergy-sensitive patients. PROFORE™ LF is best used on ankle circumferences greater than 18 cm or 7¼ inches (padded).

Features

Each PROFORE™ LF system pack contains the following:

One PROFORE™ LF wound contact layer
One PROFORE™ LF #1 padding bandage
One PROFORE™ LF #2 light conformable dressing
One PROFORE™ LF #3 light compression bandage
One PROFORE™ LF #4 flexible cohesive bandage

Benefits

Effective Compression
Proven effective in both hospital and community treatment studies, the PROFORE™ LF system is designed to deliver effective pressure.

Graduated Compression
PROFORE™ LF provides higher pressure at the ankle, with decreasing pressure exhibited at the calf.

Sustained Compression
Even a full week after application, PROFORE™ LF maintains effective levels of compression.

Safety
PROFORE™ LF pads bony prominences for protection and through the use of 2 compression layers, compression is built up gradually.

Extended Weartime
PROFORE™ LF has sufficient absorptive capacity to manage exudate for up to a full week without the need for reapplication. During the initial phase of therapy you may experience increased wound drainage as the compression system actively manages the edema. If strike through happens, remove the PROFORE™ LF system and apply another.

Cost-Effective
Weekly dressing changes reduce the nursing time required for the management of venous leg ulcers. Studies have shown that the multi-layer compression bandage system provides significant savings in cost of care.

Convenient
PROFORE™ LF system pack contains everything necessary for the application of effective graduated compression therapy. PROFORE™ LF reduces preparation time, simplifies stock control and ensures that the correct components are always available.

Indications

PROFORE™ LF Multi-Layer Compression Bandage System is indicated for the management of venous leg ulcers and associated conditions.

Contraindications

PROFORE™ LF should not be used on patients with an Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI) of less than 0.8, or on diabetic patients with advanced small vessel disease.

Precautions

Should the patient develop pain or pale, cool or numb extremities distal to the dressing, the bandages should be promptly removed. If the patient has a very thin ankle or very prominent tibial crest, extra padding should be applied to these areas to prevent pressure necrosis.

Failure to detect significantly reduced arterial flow can result in pressure necrosis, amputation or even death.

The risk of arterial as well as venous disease rises with age.

Insctructions for Use:

Caution: Before applying the first bandace, it is important to check the following:

Assess the patient to rule out arterial disease. The use of Doppler ultrasound is recommended.
Measure the ankle circumference to confirm that it is greater than 18 cm or 7¼ inches (padded).
Check if the patient’s ankle circumference has changed due to a reduction in edema. Always re-measure after the initial treatment period.
Assess the patient’s limb for bony prominences or calf fibrosis. Ensure that these are well protected using the PROFORE ™ LF #1 padding bandage.

Apply PROFORE ™ LF in the following sequence:

Step 1

Wash and dry the leg and apply a moisturizing cream to the unbroken skin

Step 2

Apply the PROFORE ™ LF WCL sterile wound contact layer. Remove from the pack with sterile forceps and apply to the wound. Hold in place until covered by by PROFORE ™ LF #1

Step 3

PROFORE ™ LF #1 padding bandage
Apply from the base of the toes to the knee using a simple spiral technique and 50% overlap. Do not apply tension.

Step 4

PROFORE ™ LF #2 light conformable bandage
Apply from the base of the toes to the knee, over PROFORE ™ LF #1, using a simple spiral technique and 50% overlap. Use tape to secure.

Step 5

PROFORE ™ LF #3 ight compression bandage
Apply from the base of the toes to the knee, using a figure of eight technique at 50% extension. Use the central yellow line as guidance for 50% overlap. Use tape to secure.

Step 6

PROFORE ™ LF #4 flexible cohesive bandage
Apply from toe to knee using a spiral technique with 50% extension and 50% overlap. Press lightly on the bandage to ensure that the bandage adheres to itself. Apply the bandage steeply across the foot to reduce build-up of material over the front of the ankle.

Profore Four Layer High Compression Bandaging System

PROFORE ™ is a multi layer compression bandage system.

 Features

 Each system pack contains the following:

• One PROFORE ™ wound contact layer
• One PROFORE ™ #1 natural padding bandage
• One PROFORE ™ #2 light conformable dressing
• One PROFORE ™ #3 light compression bandage
• One PROFORE ™ #4 flexible cohesive bandage

 Benefits

• Effective Compression
• Proven effective in both hospital and community treatment studies, the PROFORE ™ system is designed to deliver effective pressure.
• Graduated Compression
• PROFORE ™ provides higher pressure at the ankle, with decreasing pressure exhibited at the calf.
• Sustained Compression
• Even a full week after application, PROFORE ™ maintains effective levels of compression.
• Safety
• PROFORE ™ pads bony prominences for protection and through the use of 2 compression layers, compression is built up gradually.
• Extended Weartime
• Profore has sufficient absorptive capacity to manage exudate for up to a full week without needing re-application. The initial applications of PROFORE ™ may have to be changed every 3 to 4 days, when drainage is high.
• Cost-Effective
• Weekly dressing changes reduce the nursing time required for the management of venous leg ulcers. Studies have shown that the multi-layer compression bandage system provides significant savings in cost of care.
• Convenient
• PROFORE ™ system pack contains everything necessary for the application of effective graduated compression therapy. PROFORE ™ reduces preparation time, simplifies stock control and ensures that the correct components are always available.

 Indications

The multi-layer compression bandage system has been specifically designed for the management of venous leg ulcers and associated conditions. The system pack can be used on patients with ankle circumferences of greater than 18cm or 7¼ inches (padded).

Precautions

• Do not use on patients with an ankle brachial pressure index (ABPI) of less than 0.8, or on diabetic patients with advanced small vessel disease.
• Should the patient develop pain or pale, cool or numb extremities distal to the dressing, the bandages should be promptly removed. If the patient has a very thin ankle or very prominent tibial crest, extra padding should be applied to these areas to prevent pressure necrosis.
• Failure to detect significantly reduced arterial flow can result in pressure necrosis, amputation or even death.
• This product has components that contain natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
• The risk of arterial as well as venous disease rises with age.

 Insctructions for Use:

Step 1

• Wash and dry leg and apply a moisturizing cream to the unbroken skin.

 Step 2

• PROFORE ™ WCL sterile wound contact layer
• Remove from the pack with sterile forceps and apply to the wound. Hold in place until covered by PROFORE ™ #1.

Step 3

• PROFORE ™ #1 natural padding bandage
• Apply from the base of the toes to the knee using a simple spiral technique and 50% overlap. Do not apply tension.

Step 4

• PROFORE ™ #2 light conformable bandage
• Apply from the base of the toes to the knee, over PROFORE ™ #1, using a simple spiral technique and 50% overlap. Use tape to secure.

Step 5

• PROFORE ™ #3 light compression bandage
• Apply from the base of the toes to the knee, using a figure of eight technique at 50% extension. Use the central yellow line as guidance for 50% overlap. Use tape to secure.

 Step 6

• PROFORE ™ #4 flexible cohesive bandage
• Apply from toe to knee using a spiral technique with 50% extension and 50% overlap. Press lightly on the bandage to ensure that the bandage adheres to itself. Apply the bandage steeply across the foot to reduce build-up of material over the front of the ankle.

Primapore™ IV Adhesive Non-Woven Wound Dressing

PRIMAPORE ™ dressings combine an absorbent pad with a soft and conformable fixative layer for the simple and effective management of sutured wounds.  

 

Features

• Soft breathable cover
• Highly absorbent pad
• Low allergy adhesive
• Conformable pad and cover

 

Benefits

• Highly absorbent and low-adherent pad
• The polyester wound contact layer enables the passage of blood or exudate into the highly absorbent pad while maintaining a good healing environment and minimal pain on dressing removal.
• Safe and secure fixation
• The low allergy acrylic adhesive is evenly spread onto the non-woven backing surface providing a safe and secure dressing fixation over the wound site.
• Soft and conformable
• Ensures patient comfort and conformability to all wound sites (even the more difficult areas like shoulders and axillae).
• Ease of use
• The protector paper, which is slit across the width of the dressing, enables quick application without the risk of touching the absorbent pad or adhesive area with fingers or forceps. The easily opened packaging facilitates aseptic dressing technique.
• Patient comfort
• The thick pad minimizes fluid strike-through and helps to protect the wound from trauma.

 

Indications

To dress post-operative wounds, minor cuts, abrasions, lacerations and puncture sites where a water-resistant dressing, which aids in the prevention of bacterial contamination, is required.
May be used as a secondary dressing over gels, ointments and other primary dressings.

Opsite™ Transparent Adhesive Waterproof Film Dressings

OPSITE ™ is a transparent, adhesive film. The film is moisture vapor permeable, conformable and extensible. It is widely used to provide a moist wound environment for superficial wounds; it is also ideal for use as a secondary dressing.

 

Features

• Superior film with acrylic adhesive
• Waterproof film
• Simple, effective application technique
• Adaptable to awkward areas

 

Benefits

• OPSITE ™ has set the standard in moist wound care by retaining the natural wound exudate. OPSITE ™ provides moisture vapor permeability allowing excess exudate to evaporate, helping prevent skin maceration.
• Superior film with acrylic adhesive
• The OPSITE ™ film is highly extensible and conformable, which combined with its moisture vapor permeability, means the dressing can be left in place for up to 7 days. This minimizes interference at the wound site and reduces the amount of nursing time required.
• Waterproof
• OPSITE ™ is resistant to water and body fluids, allowing the patient to bathe without changing dressings. It also aids in the prevention of bacterial contamination.
• Adaptable to Awkward Areas
• OPSITE ™ has been designed to be adaptable for use on all areas of the body. It can be easily cut into strips or shapes for application to awkward areas such as heels, elbows and knees.

 

Indications

• Superficial wounds, such as shallow pressure sores, minor burns, cuts and abrasions.
• Use as a secondary dressing, for example over INTRASITE ™ Gel Amorphous Hydrogel Dressing or ALLEVYN ™ Cavity Wound Dressing.
• To provide catheter fixation.

 

Precautions

• OPSITE ™ may be used on clinically infected wounds if the following precautions are followed:
• The patient should be under medical/clinical supervision
• The dressing should be changed daily
• The patient should be receiving suitable systemic treatment.
• Immuno-compromised patients and diabetic patients may require extra supervision. Care should be taken to avoid skin damage by repeated applications on patients with thin or fragile skin.
• In common with all adhesive products, some cases of irritation and/or maceration of the skin surrounding the wound have been reported. It should be noted that inappropriate use or too frequent dressing changes, particularly in patients with fragile skin, can result in skin stripping.