Covidien Ultec Pro Alginate Hydrocolloid Dressing

Features

• Medtronic Covidien Ultec Pro Alginate Hydrocolloid Dressing features reinforced integrity which helps to reduce dressing change frequency
• Original alginate formulation provides greater absorbency resulting in fewer dressing changes
• Occlusive maintains optimal moist wound healing environment and provides effective barrier against bacteria and fluid
• Convenient packaging opens easily for excellent sterile presentation
• Bordered edge allows for easy one handed application
• Indications:
  - For use on light to moderately exudating wounds
  - Stage I to IV Pressure Ulcers
  - Dermal ulcers
  - Donor sites
  - Second degree burns
  - Superficial wounds

More Information

• Instructions for Use:
  - Grasp tabs and pull apart
  - Cut or trim dressing to fit and conform to the wound location
  - Remove release paper
  - Adhesive side is applied to the skin
  - Apply Webcol skin barrier wipe prior to dressing application, to avoid peri-wound skin damage
  - Use your hand to press the dressing into any skin folds and to warm the dressing, thus activating the adhesive
  - Avoid moving the patient for 30 minutes to allow the adhesive to fully activate
• Contraindications:
  - Wounds with depth into muscle, tendon or bone
  - Infected wounds, heavily draining wounds
  - Wounds with active vasculitis example Lupus, cryoglobulinemia or peri-arteritis nodosa
• What are Hydrocolloids?
  - Occlusive (very little moisture or vapor exchange) dressings composed primarily of adhesive
• How do Hydrocolloids work?
  - The occlusive nature of hydrocolloids contribute to a moist healing environment
  - They control the moisture of the wound which assists in promoting autolysis (autolytic debridement).