Overview

NU-DERM™ Hydrocolloid Dressing is a sterile hydrocolloid wound dressing designed to maintain a moist wound environment.

A moist wound environment supports the wound healing process by encouraging autolytic debridement, thus enabling granulation to proceed under optimum conditions.

The dressing material interacts with wound exudates to form a soft gel. Due to the matrix formulation of the hydrocolloid material, most of the gel is removed together with the dressing, resulting in little or no damage to the newly formed tissue.

Indications

NU-DERM™ BORDER and NU-DERM™ STANDARD are primarily indicated for the management of light to moderately exuding pressure sores and leg ulcers.

NU-DERM™ THIN is primarily indicated for the management of superficial dry/light exuding wounds, post-operative wounds, and superficial wounds and abrasions. It is also useful on small wounds towards the end of the healing phase.

Precautions

NU-DERM™ Hydrocolloid Dressing is not indicated for use on the following dermal ulcers involving:

• Muscle, tendon and exposed bone
• Consult a physician prior to using NU-DERM™ Hydrocolloid Dressing on lesions caused by tuberculosis, syphilis or deep fungal infections, cancer and wounds at high risk of infection.
• Third-degree burns
• Clinically infected wounds

How to use

Site preparation

• Prepare the wound according to wound management protocol.
• Ensure skin surrounding the wound is dry.

Dressing Selection

Choose the size an shape of dressing which is most suitable. The dressing should extend 2cm to 2.5cm (3/4" to 1") beyond the wound margin.

Dressing application

1. Remove the large part of the protective backing paper from the dressing
2. Apply the exposed part of the dressing, centering it over the wound bed
3. Remove the small part of the protective backing paper from the dressing and apply
4. Ensure all edges are smooth and firmly secured

Difficult to dress wounds

Difficult to dress wounds, like the heel/elbow and sacral areas need special attention. Use the dressings specifically designed for those locations.

Heel / elbow:

1. Remove both parts of the protective paper
2. Place the dressing on the heel or elbow, leaving the pre-cut "flaps" detached
3. Affix the side flaps to wrap the heel or elbow
4. Affix the center flap

The dressing can be applied either with the straight edge at the top or bottom depending on the location of the wound.

Sacral:

1. Remove one part of the protective backing paper
2. Place exposed adhesive portion on the buttock by first placing the "hinge" into the area between the buttocks
3. Remove the remaining protective backing paper and place the second half of the adhesive portion on the other buttock.
4. Ensure all edges are smooth and firmly secured

Dressing change and removal

Change the dressing after a maximum of 7 days or when full absorbency has been reached. In case of leakage the dressing should be changed immediately.
It is essential for proper wound management to avoid trauma to the intact skin.

1. Press down gently on the skin and carefully lift the dressing starting at one edge
2. Pull towards the center of the wound until the dressing is removed
3. Irrigate/clean the wound if necessary

Package insert

NU-DERM™ Hydrocolloid Wound Dressings are sterile hydrocolloid wound dressings designed to maintain a moist wound environment.

A moist wound environment supports the wound healing process by encouraging autolytic debridement, thus enabling granulation to proceed under optimum conditions. The dressing material interacts with wound exudate to form a soft gel. Due to the matrix formulation of the hydrocolloid material, most of the gel is removed together with the dressing, resulting in little or no damage to the newly formed tissue.

NU-DERM™ Hydrocolloid Wound Dressings consist of a wound contact layer of hydrocolloids. The top layer is either a semi-permeable polyurethane film (BORDER and THIN), or a film-coated polyurethane foam (STANDARD). The BORDER product is conformable, has a top layer of low-friction film, and has bevelled edges all around the product. The border itself is a continuation of the skin-friendly hydrocolloid adhesive material.

The STANDARD product has a top layer of foam, rounded corners, and is uniform in thickness. The semi-transparent THIN product, which is conformable and has a top layer of low-friction film, allows close and easy monitoring of the wound bed without dressing removal.

The dressings are waterproof and remain in place during showering. They protect the wound against bacterial contamination.

Indications

BORDER and STANDARD are primarily indicated for the management of light to moderately exuding pressure sores and leg ulcers. THIN is primarily indicated for the management of superficial dry/light exuding wounds, post-operative wounds, and superficial wounds and abrasions. It is also useful on small wounds towards the end of the healing phase.

Precautions

NU-DERM™ Hydrocolloid Dressings are not indicated for use on the following: Dermal ulcers involving:

• Muscle, tendon and exposed bone
• Consult a physician prior to using NU-DERM™ Hydrocolloid Wound Dressing on lesions caused by tuberculosis, syphilis or deep fungal infections, cancer and wounds at high risk of infection.
• Third-degree burns
• Clinically infected wounds

Directions for use

Site preparation

• Prepare the wound according to wound management protocol.
• Ensure skin surrounding the wound is dry.

Dressing Selection

Choose the size an shape of dressing which is most suitable. The dressing should extend 2cm to 2.5cm (3/4" to 1") beyond the wound margin.

Dressing application

1. Remove the large part of the protective backing paper from the dressing
2. Apply the exposed part of the dressing, centering it over the wound bed
3. Remove the small part of the protective backing paper from the dressing and apply
4. Ensure all edges are smooth and firmly secured

Difficult to dress wounds

Difficult to dress wounds, like the heel/elbow and sacral areas need special attention. Use the dressings specifically designed for those locations.

Heel / elbow:

1. Remove both parts of the protective paper
2. Place the dressing on the heel or elbow, leaving the pre-cut "flaps" detached
3. Affix the side flaps to wrap the heel or elbow
4. Affix the center flap

The dressing can be applied either with the straight edge at the top or bottom depending on the location of the wound.

Sacral:

1. Remove one part of the protective backing paper
2. Place exposed adhesive portion on the buttock by first placing the "hinge" into the area between the buttocks
3. Remove the remaining protective backing paper and place the second half of the adhesive portion on the other buttock.
4. Ensure all edges are smooth and firmly secured

Dressing change and removal

Change the dressing after a maximum of 7 days or when full absorbency has been reached. In case of leakage the dressing should be changed immediately.
It is essential for proper wound management to avoid trauma to the intact skin.

1. Press down gently on the skin and carefully lift the dressing starting at one edge
2. Pull towards the center of the wound until the dressing is removed
3. Irrigate/clean the wound if necessary

NU-DERM™ Hydrocolloid Wound Dressings do not contain latex.

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: March 2002

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