Covidien Kendall AMD Antimicrobial Foam Dressing

Kendall AMD Antimicrobial Foam Dressing Features

• A micro-structured, open-cell surface that absorbs exudate
• Vertical wicking action that moves fluid into foam core
• A dense core that maximizes retention of exudate
• Soft and comfortable
• Contain PHMB (Polyhexamethylene Biguanide)
• Supports a moist and bactericidal environment, providing a balanced environment
• Resist bacterial colonization within the dressing
• Unique mode of action; Foam absorbs wound fluid; PHMB binds to foam material and kills bacteria
• Provides protection against gram-, gram+ ( including MRSA and VRE) and fungi/yeast microorganisms
• Proven effective against repeated contamination for up to seven days
• Have been commonly used for 75 years with no known resistence
• Cost less than most antimicrobial treatments and silver dressings.
• Compliant with most existing wound care protocols

Why choose Kendall Antimicrobial AMD Foam Dressing?

• Requires no change in protocol
• Proven effective for up to 7 days
• Proven effective against MRSA, VR, Pseudomonas and Acinetobacter baumannii
• Minimizes need and offers flexibility for dressing changes
• Resists bacterial colonization within the dressing
• Sterile and hypoallergenic
• Reduce bacterial penetration through the dressing
• Limits cross-contamination from and to the patient, clinician and environment

What to buy with Covidien Kendall Antimicrobial Dressing

• Molnlycke Mepitac Soft Silicone Tape
• Molnlycke Normlgel AG Antimicrobial Gel
• 3M Wound Cleanser

When to use Kendall AMD Antimicrobial Foam Dressing?

• For use in management of post-surgical incisions, pressure ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, diabetic ulcers, donor sites, abrasions, lacerations, 1st and 2nd degree burns, dermatologic disorders, other wounds inflicted by trauma and, as a secondary dressing or cover dressing for packed wounds
• An ideal dressing in the local management of exudate that may occur at surgically induced body exit sites such as tracheostomy, G-tube, J-tube, Penrose drain, chest tube, nephrostomy tube, sump drain, IV catheters, central venous lines, arterial catheters, dialysis catheters, peripherally inserted coronary catheters, mid-line catheters, externally placed orthopedic pins and epidural catheters

Cardinal Health PHMB Brochure

Precautions to take while using Kendall Foam Dressing

• For external use only
• Can be used in conjunction with prescribed therapies for the treatment of infections
• Dressings are not intended as a primary treatment for infections; if clinical signs of infection are present, please consult a physician
• Do not use as a primary treatment for full 3rd degree burns
• Do not use on patients with known sensitivity to PHMB
• Do not use if a primary package is damaged
• Do not resterilize
• Single use only