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What is Cutimed Sorbact swab used for?

What is Cutimed Sorbact swab used for?

Cutimed® Sorbact® Swab. Cutimed Sorbact Swab irreversibly binds and inactivates bacteria. The swab is can be used for deep or superficial wounds.

Is Cutimed Sorbact antimicrobial?

The Cutimed® Sorbact® range of dressings has a unique mode of antimicrobial action, which effectively removes microbes from the wound bed. An evaluation of the product range was carried out in 21 patients with non-healing wounds.

How long does Cutimed Sorbact last?

The frequency of dressing change depends on the amount of exudate and the contamination of the wound. Dressings may be changed daily or stay in place for up to seven days in a moist wound under compression. On average, they stay in place for two to three days.

What does Cutimed do?

Cutimed® Siltec® Sorbact® combines the benefits of infection and exudate management by using a bacteria-binding wound contact layer and an innovative, gentle foam. It is suitable to manage the bacterial load in moderate to highly exuding wounds.

Who makes Cutimed Sorbact?

Cutimed® Sorbact® Gel. Cutimed Sorbact Gel irreversibly binds and inactivates bacteria. It is also impregnated with a preservative-free hydrogel making it ideal for adding moisture to dry wounds as well as removing dead tissue. Sorbact® is a registered trademark of ABIGO medical AB.

How often should Cutimed Sorbact be changed?

healing process and reduction in bioburden. For wounds at risk of infection the dressing can be changed every 2–5 days. When should Cutimed® Sorbact® be discontinued? Cutimed® Sorbact® products can be continued until there are no clinical signs of infection and the wound is granulating.

Does Cutimed Sorbact Debride?

Cutimed Sorbact gel is a hydrogel dressing with hydrophobic interaction which can be used to assist in the debridement process with the ability to trap bacteria within the dressing at the same time.

What type of wound is Cutimed®sorbact® suitable for?

Cutimed®Sorbact®is suitable for clean, colonised and infected wounds such as: • Chronic wounds (e.g. venous, arterial, diabetic or pressure ulcers) • Postoperative dehisced wounds • Traumatic wounds • Wounds after excision of fistulas and abscesses • Dermal fungal infections Cutimed®Sorbion®Sorbact®

What is Cutimed siltec sorbact?

Cutimed®Siltec®Sorbact®combines the benefits of infection and exudate management by using a bacteria-binding wound contact layer and an innovative, gentle foam. It is suitable to manage the bacterial load in moderate to highly exuding wounds.

What is a sorbact dressing?

Sorbact-technology-coated, hydrophobic, antimicrobial wound contact layer designed to bind bacteria under moist wound conditions. The dressing can be used folded or unfolded.