McKesson Gelling Fiber Dressings are absorbent, non-woven fiber sheets or ropes composed of carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) and a high G (guluronic acid) calcium alginate. Manage exudates in moderately to heavily exuding wounds and create a favorable environment for effective wound management.
• Indicated for moderately to heavily exuding chronic and acute wounds, infected or at risk of infection, and can act as a hemostat to control minor bleeding in superficial wounds
• May be used during the healing process on decubitus ulcers (pressure ulcers), venous and arterial leg ulcers, diabetic ulcers, graft and donor sites, post-operative surgical wounds, superficial and partial thickness burns, and cavity wounds
• Highly absorbent to manage moderate- to high-exuding wounds and create a favorable environment for effective wound management
• High gelling action promotes fast healing through a moist wound environment
• Soft, conformable, non-woven sheet transforms into clear, soft, cohesive gel when in contact with wound exudate to maintain a moist wound environment, which assists in the wound healing process and aids autolytic debridement
• Excellent wet and dry strength
• Unique quilting pattern aids with absorbency, tensile performance, intimate wound bed contact
• CMC-based material features quilting pattern design enhanced with hidden reinforcement layer for improved wet integrity and superior tensile performance allowing the clinician the confidence that the dressing remain intact when removed during dressing change
• Low lateral wicking performance minimizes risk of excoriation and maceration of wound and peri-wound skin
• Innovative combination of two proven wound care technologies based on CMC and alginate fibers
• Unique design developed to provide all the benefits of an alginate dressing whilst also offering a high wet strength and clear gelling properties, to ensure a maintained moist wound environment
• Calcium ions present within the alginate fibers of the dressing exchange with sodium ions found in the wound exudate
• Donation of calcium benefits the wound by stimulating cytokines essential to the wound healing process
• Vertically absorbs exudate into the dressing reducing the risk of maceration and damage to the peri wound skin
Indicated for moderately to heavily exuding chronic and acute wounds, infected or at risk of infection, and can act as a hemostat to control minor bleeding in superficial wounds
Patients with a known sensitivity to the dressing or its components: alginates, carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), or nylon. Not for surgical implantation.
• Do not reuse in whole or in part, as it may compromise sterility and/or the performance of the dressing.
• McKesson's Gelling Fiber Dressing must not be ingested and must be kept away from children and animals.
• For use under the guidance of a health care professional.
• Do not use on dry or lightly exuding wounds, as the dressing may adhere to the wound.
• Do not use on third-degree burns.
Sterile, non-woven material composed of carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) and a high G (guluronic acid) calcium alginate
Acute Wounds
Burns
Cavity Wounds
Chronic Wounds
Diabetic Foot
Moderate/Highly Exudating Wounds
Pressure Ulcers
Superficial Wounds
Surgical Wounds
Venous Ulcers
Cleanse and debride the wound area as necessary. Remove excess solution from surrounding skin. Select a dressing that is slightly larger than the wound. Dressing can be trimmed (using sterile scissors) or folded to fit.
Loosely pack deep wounds, ensuring the dressing does not overlap the wound margins.
Cover and secure the dressing with a non-occlusive or semi-occlusive secondary dressing, such as McKesson Hydrophilic Foam Dressing with PHMB.
Discard any remaining dressing material due to risk of contamination. McKesson Gelling Fiber Dressing can be used under compression.
Can remain in situ for up to 7 days, dependent on patient condition and the level of exudate. Reapply the dressing when the secondary dressing has reached its absorbent capacity or whenever good wound care practice dictates that the dressing be changed.
Cover and secure the dressing with an appropriate secondary dressing, such as a foam or barrier island dressing. Can be used under compression.
Not made with natural rubber latex
12 months
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