Duoderm Hydrogel C/Applicator 10Pcs

Description
Sterile gel made from natural hydrocolloids (pectin, sodium carboxymethylcellulose) dispersed in a transparent and viscous substrate.
The gel is designed for hydration and management of partial-thickness and full-thickness wounds such as leg ulcers and pressure sores.
The gel creates a moist healing environment that helps promote natural autolytic debridement processes.

Method of use
Thoroughly clean the wound with water or saline solution, according to the protocol in use.
Dry the surrounding skin.
Unscrew the cap.
Remove and dispose of the white protective ring and, with the same cap, puncture the tube's membrane.
Apply the gel directly onto the wound. Some packages contain a sterile nozzle applicator. The applicator can be attached to the tube neck to facilitate application in deeper wounds. Do not fill the wound beyond the level of the perilesional skin.
An optimal healing environment can be created by covering the wound with a dressing that retains moisture.
The gel should be changed at the first signs of gel loss from the edges of the covering dressing or at routine dressing changes.
The gel can be easily removed with a sterile saline solution.
It is recommended to renew the gel at most every three days if the wound is cloudy or necrotic, and at most every seven days if it is clean and/or grainy.

Components
Precautions
Contraindicated in individuals with known sensitivity to the gel or its components.
Sterility is guaranteed unless the container is opened or damaged before use.
If the primary packaging is damaged, do not use the product.
The use of this device is strictly for a single patient or a single wound and must not be reused.
Reuse may increase the risk of infection or cross-contamination, and the physical properties of the device may not be optimal for the intended use.
Colonization of chronic wounds is a common phenomenon and does not contraindicate the use of the gel.
If an infection is suspected or develops during use of the gel, appropriate antibiotic therapy should be initiated.
The gel can continue to be used, but the wound's progression should be monitored by a doctor.
The safety of the gel in third-degree burns has not been established.
The gel should be used with caution in deep wounds with narrow openings, such as fistulas, where removal of the gel may be difficult.
By maintaining a moist environment, the gel promotes necrotic tissue removal.
This may cause the wound to appear larger after the initial applications.
The gel is for external use only and should not be used internally.

Storage
Store at temperatures below 25°C.

Format
Pack of 10 pieces.
Tube of 15 g.

Code 9190