Activheal PHMB 15cm by 15cm 10Pack Foam Dressing
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ACTIVHEAL® PHMB FOAM CONTAINS AN ANTIMICROBIAL WHICH KILLS & INHIBITS THE GROWTH OF BACTERIA.
FEATURES
- EXCELLENT ABSORPTION OF EXUDATE
- PROMOTES HEALING THROUGH A MOIST WOUND ENVIRONMENT
- REDUCES THE RISK OF MACERATION
- SUSTAINED ANTIMICROBIAL RELEASE AND EFFECTIVENESS FOR UP TO 7 DAYS
- BROAD SPECTRUM ANTIMICROBIAL ACTION ON MRSA, VRE, PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA, CANDIDA ALBICANS
- HELPS PREVENT RECOLONISATION
- CONFORMABLE
- WATERPROOF AND BACTERIAL BARRIER
ActivHeal® PHMB Foam dressings are sterile antimicrobial wound dressings, consisting of a hydrophilic polyurethane foam that is designed to absorb exudate. This is laminated to a pink, low friction, waterproof polyurethane film, which provides a bacterial barrier to the wound.
The wound contact layer side of the dressing has a clear perforated film, which protects the wound bed from adhering to the dressing by preventing the formation of granulation tissue into the pores of the foam, thus reducing trauma on dressing removal. The perforations in the wound contact layer allow the uptake of exudate and prevent excess fluid causing maceration to healthy skin.
ActivHeal® PHMB Foam dressings contain the antimicrobial substance polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB, polyhexanide), which kills and inhibits the growth of bacteria. The PHMB is released in the presence of wound exudate and is an effective antimicrobial agent against a broad spectrum of microorganisms (gram+, gram- and yeast) that are frequently associated with the bacterial colonisation and infection of wounds.
The PHMB activity is effective for up to seven days, based on in-vitro testing.
ActivHeal® PHMB Foam dressings are indicated for moderate to heavily exuding chronic and acute wounds that are infected or are at risk of infection. The dressings may be used during the healing process on:
- Pressure ulcers
- Leg and foot ulcers
- Diabetic ulcers
- Surgical wounds
ActivHeal® PHMB Foam is suitable for use under compression bandaging.
ActivHeal® PHMB Foam dressings are not indicated for use on the following:
- Dry or lightly exuding wounds
- Surgical implantation
- Individuals with a known sensitivity to polyurethane films, foams, acrylic adhesive or PHMB
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