Hartmann Cosmopor Transparent Film Dressing is an advanced wound care solution designed to effectively manage and protect slightly exuding wounds. This sterile, waterproof dressing features a semi-permeable polyurethane top layer that allows for gas exchange while maintaining a moist wound environment conducive to healing. Its transparent nature ensures easy wound inspection without the need to remove the dressing, minimizing disturbance to the healing process.
Features:
- Sterile and suitable for managing slightly exuding wounds.
- Waterproof backing allows patients to shower and bathe without worry.
- Transparent, semi-permeable polyurethane top layer for optimal wound protection and breathability.
- Hypoallergenic, polyacrylate adhesive layer ensures secure fixation and gentle adherence to surrounding skin.
- Incorporates an absorbent pad that does not adhere to the wound, for comfortable removal and dressing changes.
Properties: The wound pad absorbs exudate and does not adhere to the wound. The semi-permeable polyurethane film is coated with an adhesive. The film facilitates the free passage of water vapour and gases and it is waterproof.
Indications: Cosmopor transparent can be used for post-operative care of slightly exuding wounds, for protection against bacterial penetration and as a dressing for minor injuries.
Contraindications: Cosmopor transparent must not be used on clinically infected, highly bleeding or exudative wounds or for pressure ulcers.
Mode of application:
Note: Clean the application area thoroughly and ensure that the skin is dry and free from creams and ointments. Hairy skin areas should be shaved before applying Cosmopor transparent.
- Open the peel pouch and take out the dressing. Cosmopor transparent is protected by 4 covers, numbered 1 to 4 in the order of application. Slightly remove the protective covers 1 and 2, then,
- Place the Cosmopor transparent adhesive side with the wound pad on the wound, making sure the wound pad overlaps the wound completely. Fully remove the protective covers 1 and 2, gently press the entire film onto the skin, conforming it to the body contours.
- Remove the protective cover 3.
- Then remove the protective cover 4 and gently press it to the skin.
To Remove: Cosmopor transparent can be removed almost painlessly by overstretching the material. To do this, loosen an edge and carefully take off the dressing by overstretching it.
Special Precautions:
- Reusing a single-use medical device is dangerous. In order to reuse them, may seriously damage their integrity and their performance.
- Before opening the product packaging, inspect it carefully for signs of damage. Do not use the product if there are visible signs of damage, such as cracks, channels, pinholes, or nonuniform, torn or incomplete seals.