Overview

NU-DERM™ Alginate Dressing is a sterile, non-woven pad consisting of high G (guluronic acid) alginate and carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) fibre.

The wound dressing is designed for fast gelling and to allow removal intact.

High Performance

• Outstanding absorbent capacity, for fewer dressing changes
• Absorbs 20 times its weight in exudate, 20 g /100 cm2

Helps Create a Moist Wound Healing Environment

• Quickly forms a hydrophilic gel at the wound surface
• Conformable, when moist; less disruptive to new tissue

Reduces Dressing Change-Time, Enhances Patient Comfort

• Maintains integrity when wet, for intact, tear-free removal
• High tensile strength, wet and dry - minimizes need for wound irrigation
• Can be quickly cut or folded to accommodate wound bed

High value

• NU-DERM™ Alginate is your cost-effective solution for exuding wounds

Indications

NU-DERM™ Alginate Dressing is indicated for the management of moderate to heavily exuding chronic wounds and to control minor bleeding in superficial acute wounds.

Chronic wounds:

• Pressure ulcers
• Leg ulcers
• Venous stasis ulcers
• Diabetic ulcers
• Arterial ulcers

Superficial acute wounds:

• Abrasions
• Lacerations
• Donor sites
• Postoperative wounds

Contraindications

NU-DERM™ Alginate Dressing is not indicated for use on the following:

• Third-degree burns
• Surgical implantation

Precautions

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

Do not use on patients with known sensitivity to alginates.

NU-DERM™ Alginate Dressing is not intended to control heavy bleeding.

How to use

Site Preparation

• Debride when necessary and irrigate the wound site with a suitable wound cleanser.
• Remove excess solution from surrounding skin.

Dressing Selection

Select a size of NU-DERM™ Alginate Wound Dressing that is slightly larger than the wound.

Dressing Application

1. Cut (using clean scissors) or fold the dressing to fit the wound. Loosely pack deep wounds, ensuring the dressing does not overlap the wound margins.
2. For heavily exuding wounds, apply to wound bed directly. For wounds with minimal exudate, apply to moistened wound bed.
3. Cover and secure NU-DERM™ Alginate Wound Dressing with a non-occlusive or semi-occlusive secondary dressing.

Dressing Change and Removal

1. Dressing change frequency will depend on patient condition and level of exudate. Reapply NU-DERM™ Alginate Wound Dressing when the secondary dressing has reached its absorbent capacity or whenever good wound care practice dictates that the dressing should be changed.
2. Gently remove the secondary dressing.
3. If the wound appears dry, saturate the dressing with normal saline solution prior to removal.
4. Gently remove the dressing from the wound bed and discard.
5. Irrigate the wound site with a suitable wound cleanser prior to application of a new dressing.
6. Follow directions for dressing application.

Do not use if individual pack damaged/opened. Do not resterilize.

Package insert

NU-DERM™ Alginate Wound Dressing is a sterile, non-woven pad consisting of high G (guluronic acid) alginate and carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) fibre. The wound dressing is designed to be fast gelling and to allow removal intact.

Indications

NU-DERM™ Alginate Wound Dressing is indicated for the management of moderately to heavily exuding chronic wounds and to control minor bleeding in superficial acute wounds.

Chronic wounds:

• Pressure ulcers
• Leg ulcers
• Venous stasis ulcers
• Diabetic ulcers
• Arterial ulcers

Superficial acute wounds:

• Abrasions
• Lacerations
• Donor sites
• Postoperative wounds

Contraindications

NU-DERM™ Alginate Wound Dressing is not indicated for use on the following:

• Third-degree burns
• Surgical implantation

Precautions

• NU-DERM™ Alginate Wound Dressings may be used when visible signs of infection are present in the wound area only when proper medical treatment addresses the underlying cause.
• Do not use on patients with known sensitivity to alginates.
• NU-DERM™ Alginate Wound Dressings are not intended to control heavy bleeding.

Directions For Use

Site Preparation

• Debride when necessary and irrigate the wound site with a suitable wound cleanser.
• Remove excess solution from surrounding skin.

Dressing Selection

• Select a size of NU-DERM™ Alginate Wound Dressing that is slightly larger than the wound.

Dressing Application

1. Cut (using clean scissors) or fold the dressing to fit the wound. Loosely pack deep wounds, ensuring the dressing does not overlap the wound margins.
2. For heavily exuding wounds, apply to wound bed directly. For wounds with minimal exudate, apply to moistened wound bed.
3. Cover and secure NU-DERM™ Alginate Wound Dressing with a non-occlusive or semi-occlusive secondary dressing.

Dressing Change and Removal

1. Dressing change frequency will depend on patient condition and level of exudate. Reapply NU-DERM™ Alginate Wound Dressing when the secondary dressing has reached its absorbent capacity or whenever good wound care practice dictates that the dressing should be changed.
2. Gently remove the secondary dressing.
3. If the wound appears dry, saturate the dressing with normal saline solution prior to removal.
4. Gently remove the dressing from the wound bed and discard.
5. Irrigate the wound site with a suitable wound cleanser prior to application of a new dressing.
6. Follow directions for dressing application.

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

Leaflet prepared: November 2001

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