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AbsoPad

Absorbents Medicareplus International

AbsoPad

An absorbent, non-adherent dressing laminated on one side with a PE net to prevent wound adherence. The dressing is perforated to allow the passage of exudate from the wound into the pad.

Indications

Wounds with light exudate levels.

Price

5x5cm (100), £0.07
10x10cm (50), £0.13
20x10cm (40), £0.28

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.