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Kerracel

A sterile, gelling fibre dressing made from carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC). The non-woven gelling fibres absorb exudate from the wound, turning them into a soft gel that maintains a moist wound management environment.

Indications

Management of pressure ulcers (category 2–4) and other moderately or heavily exuding wounds; suitable under compression.

Contraindications

Sllergy or hypersensitivity to CMC; for surgical implantation; to control heavy bleeding

Price

5×5cm, £0.64
10×10cm, £1.52
15×15cm, £2.83
ribbon 2.5×45cm, £2.00

Absorbent dressings

All Absorbent dressings

Aquacel Extra

Aquacel Extra

Soft, sterile, non-woven pad or ribbon dressing composed of Hydrofiber (sodium carboxymethylcellulose). Absorbs wound fluid and transforms into a soft gel. Provides nine times stronger tensile strength and greater absorption compared with Aquacel.

Aquacel Foam

Aquacel Foam

Adhesive and non-adhesive sterile Hydrofiber foam dressings consisting of a waterproof outer polyurethane film and a multi-layered absorbent pad. The adhesive version has a silicone adhesive border. The multilayer absorbent pad contains a layer of polyurethane foam and a non-woven layer of Hydrofiber (sodium carboxymethylcellulose).

Aquacel Foam Pro

Aquacel Foam Pro

Sterile sodium carboxymethylcellulose and foam wound dressing consisting of a waterproof outer polyurethane film and layers of polyurethane foam, Hydrofiber (sodium carboxymethylcellulose) and perforated silicone adhesive

ConvaFoam Border

ConvaFoam Border

Adhesive sterile Hydrofiber foam wound dressing, consisting of a showerproof, breathable outer polyurethane film, a multi-layered absorbent central pad and a perforated silicone adhesive skin contact border. The multi-layer absorbent pad contains polyurethane foam, superabsorbent fibres and a Hydrofiber (sodium carboxymethylcellulose) wound contact layer.

ConvaFoam Non-Adhesive

ConvaFoam Non-Adhesive

Non-adhesive sterile Hydrofiber foam wound dressing, consisting of a showerproof, breathable outer polyurethane film and a multi-layered absorbent central pad. The multi-layer absorbent pad contains polyurethane foam, superabsorbent fibres and a Hydrofiber (sodium carboxymethylcellulose) wound contact layer.

ConvaFoam Silicone

ConvaFoam Silicone

Adhesive sterile Hydrofiber foam wound dressing, consisting of a showerproof, breathable outer polyurethane film, a multi-layered absorbent central pad and a perforated silicone adhesive wound/skin contact layer. The multi-layer absorbent pad contains polyurethane foam, superabsorbent fibres and Hydrofiber (sodium carboxymethylcellulose).