Product Description

Cutimed Cavity are sterile wound dressings. Soft, highly absorbent and conformable, they create the ideal environment for moist wound healing.

Composition

Cutimed Cavity dressings are made from a hydrophilic absorbent polyurethane foam.

Indications

Cutimed Cavity is a highly absorbent cavity dressing. It is indicated for the management of deep wounds with moderate to heavy exudate levels, such as:

• pressure ulcers,
• deep leg ulcers,
• cavity wounds,
• diabetic ulcers,
• acute wounds such as trauma wounds and post-operative surgical wounds.

Precautions

Do not use on patients with a known sensitivity to polyurethane foams. Do not use with oxidising solutions such as hypochlorite or hydrogen peroxide. Contact your healthcare professional if infection is suspected with clinical signs. For external use only.

Effect

Cutimed Cavity absorbs exudate whilst maintaining a moist wound environment.

Contra-Indications

Cutimed Cavity is not indicated for:

• Dry wounds
• Deep cavity wounds with small openings

Not for surgical implantation.

Directions for Use

Wound Preparation

• Debride when necessary and irrigate the wound in accordance with normal practice.
• Remove excess moisture from surrounding skin.

Dressing Application

1. Select an appropriate dressing according to wound size.
2. Aseptically, loosely fold the dressing or roll up the dressing according to the wound shape. If necessary, the dressing can be cut to size. (fig. A)
3. Loosely pack the cavity wound with the dressing (do not fill more than approx. 60% of the wound). (fig. B) Do not pack the cavity wound tightly, as on absorption of exudate the dressing will expand to fill the cavity wound. (fig. D)
4. Cover Cutimed Cavity with a suitable secondary dressing for example a film dressing, Cutimed Siltec B or a rentention bandage. (fig. C)
5. If necessary, Cutimed Cavity can be used in combination, with other dressings e.g. Cutimed Sorbact (in case of infected wounds) or Cutimed Gel (for dry, necrotic wounds).

Infected Wounds

1. If the wound is infected, appropriate medical treatment should be initiated.
2. Application of the Cutimed Cavity may be continued at the discretion of the clinician.
3. Cutimed Cavity may be used on an infected wound in addition to an antimicrobial therapy under medical supervision.

Dressing Change and Removal

1. Cutimed Cavity can remain in situ for up to 7 days, dependent on patient condition and exudate levels. It is recommended the dressing is changed every 24 hours initially moving to less frequent changes as necessary. Please follow your local clinical protocol.
2. Carefully remove the secondary dressing or bandage, and gently remove Cutimed Cavity from the wound bed and discard.
3. If the wound appears dry, saturate the dressing with sterile saline solution prior to removal.
4. If required, cleanse the wound site prior to application of a new cavity dressing.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Do not expose to direct sunlight.

Do not re-sterilise.