SMTL fluid donation test
In 2007 the reputable british testing institute SMTL undertook a test of the fluid affinity of five amorphous hydrogel products.
Test method
The test material is placed onto the surface of a series of plugs of gelatine. After 48 hours the test material is removed from the plugs which are then re-weighed. From these results the percentage change in weight of each hydrogel sample is calculated.
Conclusion
With a decrease of more than 12% of weight the fluid donation capacity for Cutimed Gel is considerable. None of the products reached similar values.
Fluid donation of initial weight within 48 hours*
(SMTL standard test, data on file)
* legal distributors of brands mentioned above:
NU®-Gel: Systagenix Wound Management Ltd., Intrasite® Gel: Smith & Nephew plc, Hydrosorb® Gel: Paul Hartmann AG, Purilon® Gel: Coloplast Ltd.