Smith & Nephew Absorbent Gelling Fiber Dressing Durafiber Cellulose / Cellulose Ethyl Sulphonate Fibers ¾ x 17-¾", 5 EA/BX, 12BX/CS

Absorbent Gelling Fiber Dressing Durafiber Cellulose / Cellulose Ethyl Sulphonate Fibers ¾ x 17-¾", 5 EA/BX, 12BX/CS

Durafiber absorbent gelling fiber dressing is a sterile ribbon dressing made for wound care settings that need a highly absorbent, conformable option. Buyers may choose it when managing wound fluid and supporting a moist wound environment are important to the care plan. This version uses cellulose and cellulose ethyl sulphonate fibers and measures 3/4 x 17-3/4 inch.

Good Fit For

• Wound care settings managing exudate
• Applications where a conformable ribbon dressing is preferred
• Care plans that support a moist wound environment
• Use when autolytic debridement support is desired

Key Features

• Absorbent gelling fiber dressing for wound fluid management
• Forms a clear, cool gel on contact with wound fluid
• Highly absorbent and conformable to help the dressing sit closely to the wound bed
• Locks exudate away from the wound while maintaining a moist environment
• Ribbon format in a 3/4 x 17-3/4 inch size for wound care applications
• Sterile dressing for clinical wound management workflows

Applications and Usage

• Managing wound fluid with an absorbent gelling fiber dressing
• Filling or lining wound areas where a ribbon format may be useful
• Supporting a moist wound environment during dressing changes
• Using a conformable dressing that forms a gel on contact with exudate

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This dressing is a ribbon format, which may matter when selecting for wound shape or packing approach.
• The 3/4 x 17-3/4 inch size should be matched to the wound care protocol and site requirements.
• Sterile presentation may be important for facilities standardizing wound dressing workflows.

FAQ

• How does this dressing handle wound fluid? Durafiber absorbent gelling fiber dressing rapidly forms a clear, cool gel on contact with wound fluid. That gel absorbs excess fluid and locks exudate away from the wound.
• Does this dressing help maintain a moist wound environment? Yes. The gel created by the dressing helps provide a moist environment and supports autolytic debridement.
• What shape is this dressing? This Durafiber dressing comes in a ribbon shape, which can be useful when a narrow, conformable format is needed.
• Is this dressing sterile? Yes. This Durafiber absorbent gelling fiber dressing is sterile.
• What size is this dressing? This dressing measures 3/4 x 17-3/4 inch.

From Durafiber by Smith & Nephew.