Smith & Nephew Replicare Ultra Advanced Hydrocolloid Dressing offers superior exudates management and increased absorption capability. Provides better evaporation through an adaptable, polyurethane top film that regulates moisture vapor transmission rate. This allows excess moisture to evaporate while maintaining the proper moist wound environment.

Features

• It is offered in a sacral design to conform to the difficult to dress sacral region.
• The top film is waterproof, easy to clean and aids in the prevention of bacterial contamination.
• Unique micro-thin edges and enhanced adhesive offer better adherence, reduced leakage potential and a chance of edge roll.
• REPLICARE Ultra can remain in place for up to 7 days for convenience, fewer dressing changes, and a reduction in nursing costs.
• REPLICARE Ultra's improved design provides better evaporation through an adaptable polyurethane top film that regulates moisture vapor transmission rate. This allows excess moisture to evaporate while maintaining the proper moist wound environment.

Indications

For Healthcare Professional applications, REPLICARE Ultra dressings may be used in Stage I through Stage IV wounds with light to moderate exudate, such as:

• Leg Ulcers.
• Donor Sites.
• Skin Abrasions.
• Pressure Ulcers.
• Superficial Burns.
• Superficial Wounds.
• Partial Thickness Burns.

Precautions

• Do not use product if its packaging is open or damaged prior to use.
• REPLICARE Ultra is a single-use product. It should not be re-used.
• REPLICARE Ultra dressing must be removed prior to radiation therapy.
• Should any signs of irritation (reddening, inflammation), maceration (over-hydration of the skin), hyper granulation (excess tissue) or sensitivity (allergic reactions) appear, discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional.
• Do not use the product on (1) ulcers resulting from infection, such as tuberculosis, syphilis, and deep fungal infections; (2) lesions in patients with acute vasculitides, such as periarteritis nodosa, systemic lupus erythematosus, and cryoglobulinemia; or (3) third-degree burns.
• During the body's normal healing process, unnecessary material is removed from the wound, which will make the wound appear larger after the first few dressing changes. If the wound continues to get larger after the first few dressing changes, discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional.