Journal of Wound Care
For UK audiences

The comprehensive guide to wound product selection

C-Sorb Carbon Border
Absorbents Superabsorbents Richardson Healthcare

C-Sorb Carbon Border

An adhesive superabsorbent dressing designed to absorb moderate-to-high exudate, neutralise malodour and provide gentle adhesion.

Indications

Malignant fungating wounds, venous leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, surgical wounds, pressure ulcers, traumatic wounds.

Contraindications

Do not use on infected wounds without consulting a healthcare professional.

Price

  • 8×8cm, 10×10cm, 12.5×12.5cm, 15×15cm, 13×16cm oval, 18×18cm sacral, 10×20cm, 17×21cm oval, 20×20cm, 25×25cm heel, 20×30cm

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.

Superabsorbents

All Superabsorbents