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Exufiber
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Exufiber

Sterile non-woven dressing made from highly absorbent polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibres. Transforms into a gelon contact with wound exudate. Available as pad and ribbon dressings.

Indications

Highly exuding wounds including leg and foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, partial-thickness burns, surgical wounds, donor sites and malignant wounds

Price

  • Square: 5×5cm, £0.90
  • 10×10cm, £2.18
  • 15×15cm, £4.10
  • rectangular: 4.5×10cm, £1.19
  • 4.5×20cm, £1.75
  • 4.5×30cm, £2.64
  • 20×30cm, £9.52
  • ribbon: 1×45cm, £1.76
  • 2×45cm, £1.97

Absorbents

All Absorbents
ActivHeal Aquafiber
Advanced Medical Solutions

ActivHeal Aquafiber

A soft, conformable, highly absorbent dressing that converts into a soft clear gel when in contact with wound exudate. Contains a reinforcing layer between two layers of absorbent fibres to improve the integrity of the dressing when it is wet, so that it can be removed intact.
KerraCel
Solventum (KCI Medical)

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.
KerraMax Care
Solventum (KCI Medical)

KerraMax Care

Comprises a soft, non-woven outer contact layers for comfort with a superabsorbent core to lock in exudate, bacteria and matrix metalloproteinases. The dressing also features a horizontal wicking layer and a heat-sealed border. Suitable for use under all forms of compression.
KerraMax Care Border Adhesive
Solventum (KCI Medical)

KerraMax Care Border Adhesive

Comprises a soft, non-woven outer contact layer with a superabsorbent core to lock in exudate, bacteria and matrix metalloproteinases. The dressing also features a horizontal wicking layer. It is secured with an outer foam layer that is coated with an acrylic adhesive border.
Medipore +Pad Soft Cloth Dressing with Non-Adherent Pad
Solventum (KCI Medical)

Medipore +Pad Soft Cloth Dressing with Non-Adherent Pad

Consists of a non-adherent absorbent pad bonded to a larger soft cloth backing coated with a border of hypoallergenic, water-resistant adhesive.
Tegaderm +Pad Film Dressing with Non-Adherent Pad
Solventum (KCI Medical)

Tegaderm +Pad Film Dressing with Non-Adherent Pad

An all-in-one dressing that provides a sterile, waterproof, viral and bacterial barrier. The adhesive is gentle to the skin, yet has good adherence.