Hydrofera Blue Classic Foam Dressing, 4 X 4 X 1/2 Inch - Each

Hydrofera Blue CLASSIC Foam Dressing Using polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) foam, Hydrofera Blue CLASSIC is an antibacterial dressing containing a combination of methylene blue and gentian violet to absorb and hold onto exudate and control bacteria present in the wound bed. These pigments have been used safely in medicine for over 50 years and have been proven effective against a variety of microorganisms including MRSA and VRE.

Features:

• Non-cytotoxic
• Flattens epibole edges
• Helps slough dead tissue to manage debris
• Compatible with enzymatic debriding solutions
• Greater tensile strength than other common dressings
• Physically binds harmful endotoxins which can aid in patient comfort
• Provides a protective bacteriostatic cover that inhibits the growth of microorganisms
• Maintains similar or superior absorbency as compared to other highly absorptive dressing
• Pulls bacteria-laden exudate up and away from the wound which may facilitate healing and aid in patient comfort
• Active ingredients: Methylene blue (less than or equal to 0.00025 g/g) and Gentian violet (less than or equal to 0.00025 g/g)

Hydrofera Blue Dressing Uses:

• Donor sites
• Arterial ulcers
• Pressure ulcers
• Diabetic ulcers
• Infected wounds
• Trauma wounds
• Palliative wounds
• Surgical wounds
• Sloughly wounds
• Dehisced wounds
• Venous stasis ulcers
• Abrasions and laceration
• Acute and chronic wounds
• Cavity and deep wounds
• Superficial burns and wounds
• Granulating/epithelializing wounds
• Wounds with or without vital tissue
• Can be used with hyperbaric oxygen therapy
• Moderate/highly and non/minimally exudating wounds

How to Use Hydrofera Blue CLASSIC Antibacterial Foam Dressing

1. Debride the wound of any necrotic tissue. The wound should be cleansed with normal saline and/or an appropriate wound cleansing solution. You may apply an appropriate liquid barrier film wipe on periwound skin.
2. The dressing may be cut with sterile scissors to fit the wound bed. If the wound presents with surrounding erythema or rolled wound edges, the dressing should be larger than the wound to cover periwound skin.
3. Hydrate the dressing with sterile saline or sterile water. Squeeze out excess fluid.
4. Apply the dressing directly to the wound bed. For a tunneling wound, moisten the top with sterile saline or sterile water to aid with ease of insertion. Gently insert the moistened end of the dressing into the wound tunnel or sinus. If necessary, you may use a rigid swab to help guide it into place. After insertion, add a few drops of sterile saline or sterile water to the end of the dressing until moist. Trim the dressing as needed.
5. Apply a secondary dressing based on the level of exudate.

Removal

1. Change the dressing every 3 days. If the dressing has retained its blue color where it has been in contact with the wound, the new dressing can be left in place for up to 3 days. If the dressing turned white or lightened in color, continue daily dressing changes until the blue color is retained.
2. If the dressing is dry, thoroughly remoisten with sterile saline or sterile water. Then gently remove the dressing.

Warnings and Precautions

• Hydrofera Blue CLASSIC Antibacterial Foam Dressing is not intended for use on third-degree burns.
• Keep dry until you are ready to use. Keep away from heat.

Hydrofera Blue CLASSIC
Powerful Wicking Wicks bacteria laden exudate into the foam and away from the wound surface with natural negative pressure through capillary flow.
Edge Effect Multiple authors have noted resolution of rolled or epiboled wound edges with use of Hydrofera Blue CLASSIC dressings.
Debridement Example of devitalized tissue removed at dressing change The Safe, Non-Cytotoxic Choice Ideal for clinicians looking for an alternative to silver dressings Less expensive than many silver foam dressings 5 Compatible with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Compatible with growth factors and enzymatic debriders

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• No returns will be accepted after 30 days from the date of shipment.
• All returns are subject to a restocking fee as per manufacturers terms and conditions.
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