Overview

FIBRACOL™ PLUS Dressing combines the structural support of collagen with the exudate management of alginate. FIBRACOL™ PLUS Dressing is made-up of 90% collagen and 10% alginate.

This combination provides the versatility you need when addressing a variety of wound types and a wide range of exudate levels (from low to high). It maintains a moist wound environment which is conducive to granulation tissue formation and epithelialisation that enables healing to proceed optimally.

Remarkably flexible and easy to use

• Appropriate for a wide range of wounds
• Can be cut to fit any size wound
• Soft and conformable to wound bed
• Non-adherent - easy to remove
• Leaves wound free of fibre

Indications

FIBRACOL™ PLUS Dressing is indicated for the management of exuding wounds including:

• Full-thickness and partial-thickness wounds
• Pressure ulcers
• Venous ulcers
• Ulcers caused by mixed vascular etiologies
• Diabetic ulcers
• Second-degree burns
• Donor sites and other bleeding surface wounds
• Abrasions
• Traumatic wounds healing by secondary intention
• Dehisced surgical incisions

Contraindications

FIBRACOL™ PLUS Dressing is not indicated for wounds with active vasculitis, third-degree burns, or patients with known sensitivity to collagen or alginates.

Precautions

FIBRACOL™ PLUS Dressing may be used when visible signs of infection are present in the wound area only when proper medical treatment addresses the underlying cause.

FIBRACOL™ PLUS Dressing may be used under compression therapy with healthcare professional supervision.

Adverse Reactions

FIBRACOL™ PLUS Dressing should not be used on patients with known sensitivities to collagen or alginates. Discontinue use if signs of sensitivity appear.

How to use

Preparation

• Debride when necessary and irrigate the wound site with normal saline solution.
• Remove excess solution from surrounding skin.
• FIBRACOL™ PLUS Dressing may be used when visible signs of infection are present in the wound area only when proper medical treatment addresses the underlying cause.
• Hydrate with saline for wounds with low or no exudate

Use FIBRACOL™ PLUS Dressing for any exudate level

After gently removing the secondary dressing, lift any FIBRACOL™ PLUS dressing that has not formed a gel and discard. Using normal saline, gently irrigate the wound to remove any residual gel.

Application

• Cut FIBRACOL™ PLUS Dressing to the size of the wound with sterile scissors.
• Apply directly to the wound, covering the entire wound bed. FIBRACOL™ PLUS Dressing forms a gel on contact with exudate or through saline hydration.
• Pack deep wounds loosely.
• For minimally exudating wounds, apply to a moistened wound bed to initiate gel-forming process.
• Cover with appropriate secondary dressing to maintain a moist wound-healing environment.

Frequency of reapplication

Reapply FIBRACOL™ PLUS dressing when the secondary dressing has reached its absorbent capacity or whenever good wound care practice dictates that the dressing should be changed. A heavily exuding wound may require daily or twice daily dressing changes. More moderately exuding wounds will require less frequent changes (every 2 to 4 days or as directed by a healthcare professional).

Package insert

FIBRACOL™ Plus Collagen Wound Dressing with Alginate is an advanced wound care device composed of collagen and calcium alginate fibres. FIBRACOL™ Plus dressing contains 80% more collagen than our traditional FIBRACOL™ Dressing.

Its unique combination of natural biopolymers created by a patented process combines the structural support of collagen and the gel forming properties of alginates into a sterile, soft, absorbent, conformable topical wound dressing. In the presence of wound fluid FIBRACOL™ Plus dressing maintains a physiologically moist microenvironment at the wound surface that is conducive to granulation tissue formation, epithelialisation, and enables healing to proceed at a rapid rate. FIBRACOL™ Plus dressing is versatile as a primary wound dressing, it can be cut to the exact size of the wound, multi-layered for the management of deep wounds and used in combination with either a semi-occlusive or nonocclusive secondary dressing.

Indications

FIBRACOL™ Plus dressing is indicated for the management of exuding wounds including:

• Full-thickness & partial-thickness wounds
• Pressure ulcers
• Venous ulcers
• Ulcers caused by mixed vascular etiologies
• Diabetic ulcers
• Second-degree burns
• Donor sites and other bleeding surface wounds
• Abrasions
• Traumatic wounds healing by secondary intention
• Dehisced surgical incisions

Precautions

FIBRACOL™ Plus dressing may be used when visible signs of infection are present in the wound area only when proper medical treatment addresses the underlying cause. FIBRACOL™ Plus dressing may be used under compression therapy with healthcare professional supervision.

Contraindications

FIBRACOL™ Plus dressing is not indicated for wounds with active vasculitis, third-degree burns, or patients with known sensitivity to collagen or alginates.

Adverse Reactions

FIBRACOL™ Plus dressing should not be used on patients with known sensitivities to collagen or alginates. Discontinue use if signs of sensitivity appear.

Directions for use

• Debride when necessary and irrigate the wound site with normal saline solution.
• Remove excess solution from surrounding skin.
• For heavily exuding wounds, apply to wound bed directly. For wounds with minimal exudate, apply to moistened wound bed; this will initiate the gel forming process.
• Pack deep wounds loosely. The dressing can be cut to size with sterile scissors. The amount of FIBRACOL™ Plus dressing to be used depends on the size of the wound and the amount of exudate.
• FIBRACOL™ Plus dressing may be covered with either a nonocclusive secondary dressing and fixed to the skin with a nonirritating tape or a semi-occlusive dressing (e.g TIELLE™ Hydropolymer Adhesive Dressing or TIELLE™ Plus Hydropolymer Adhesive Dressing).
• Reapply FIBRACOL™ Plus dressing when the secondary dressing has reached its absorbent capacity or whenever good wound care practice dictates that the dressing should be changed. A heavily exuding wound may require daily or twice daily dressing changes. More moderately exuding wounds will require less frequent changes (every 2 to 4 days or as directed by a healthcare professional).

Following the initial application, irrigate the wound with saline solution. Reapply FIBRACOL™ Plus dressing as previously instructed.

Dressing Removal

After gently removing the secondary dressing, lift any FIBRACOL™ Plus dressing that has not formed a gel and discard. Using normal saline, gently irrigate the wound to remove any residual gel.

Do not resterilize.
Do not use if individual pack is damaged/opened.
The use by date of this product is printed on the packaging.

Caution: Federal [U.S.] Law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician [or properly licensed professional]. This caution is not applicable outside the U.S.

Leaflet prepared: April 2001

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