Medline Puracol Collagen Dressing

Medline Puracol Collagen Dressing Features

• Gel sheet stays in intimate contact with wound bed as it absorbs exudate
• Helps restore chemical balance in the wound bed
• Cut to fit any size of acute or chronic wound with light to heavy exudate
• Jump starts the wound healing process, making it ideal for wounds that are chronic or stalled
• High Gel integrity
• Dressing change frequency: Up to 7 days


• Also available (separately):
  - Medline Puracol Plus Collagen Dressing 
  - Medline Puracol Plus AG Collagen Dressing with Antimicrobial Silver

Why to Use This Product

• Collagen-based dressing helps support tissue regeneration and wound healing
• Highly absorbent material manages wound exudate effectively
• Forms a soft gel sheet that maintains close contact with the wound bed
• Helps restore chemical balance within the wound environment
• Suitable for both acute and chronic wounds
• Can be customized to fit different wound sizes and shapes
• Excellent gel integrity for better dressing performance on wear
• Designed for convenient wound management with dressing changes up to every 7 days

What to buy with Medline Collagen Dressing?

• Medline Skintegrity Wound Cleanser
• Medline Medigrip Elasticated Tubular Support Bandage

When to use Puracol Collagen Dressing?

• Full thickness and partial thickness wounds  
• Pressure and venous ulcers 
• Arterial ulcers  
• Diabetic ulcers 
• First and second degree burns 
• Donor sites and wounds that bleed 
• Cuts and abrasions 
• Surgical wounds 
• Dehisced wounds

Contrandications:

• Puracol cannot be used on patients who are allergic to collagen, and on patients who have active vasculitis.
• Product should be discontinued when signs of sensitization occur.

Handling and Storage:

• Handling Non-hazardous:
  - Product is considered to be an article that does not release or otherwise result in exposure to a hazardous chemical under normal use conditions.
• Storage Non-hazardous:
  - Store in original package. Discard unused portions. Do not reuse - no special storage conditions are required.

Personal Protection:

• Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices.
• Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, or using tobacco.
• Safety showers and eye wash should be available close to work areas.

Frequently Asked Questions -

1. What is Medline Puracol Collagen Dressing used for?

It is used for managing acute and chronic wounds, including pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, burns, surgical wounds, cuts, and abrasions.

2. What is the dressing made of?

The dressing is made from 100% pure native collagen.

3. How does Puracol Collagen Dressing work?

It absorbs wound exudate and turns into a soft gel sheet that remains in contact with the wound bed, and maintains moisture balance.

4. Can the dressing be used on heavily draining wounds?

Yes. It is designed for wounds with light to heavy exudate and helps manage wound moisture effectively.

5. Can the dressing be cut to fit different wound sizes?

Yes. The dressing can be trimmed to fit various sizes of acute or chronic wounds.

6. How often should the dressing be changed?

The dressing can be left for up to 7 days, depending on the condition of the wound and the advice of healthcare professionals.