GemCore360 Film Backed Hydrocolloid Dressing Features
- Conformable Hydrocolloid Adhesive
– Inherently self-adhesive with the ability to absorb wound exudate - Breathable Outer Film
– The wound contact layer is laminated to a breathable polyurethane backed film - Excellent Fluid Handling
– The breathable film allows moisture to be transported from the wound (Film Backed = 5.6 g/100 cm 2 /24 hr; Foam Backed = 5.3 g/100 cm 2 /24 hr). Helps reduce dressing changes and provides increased wear time (up to 5 days) - Debridement
– Can promote autolytic debridement of slough and necrotic tissue while promoting granulation - Waterproof & Bacterial Barrier
– Protects from cross contamination. Keeps bacteria and other contaminants away from the wound. Allows the patient to wash or shower
When to use GemCore360° Film Backed Hydrocolloid Dressing?
Indicated for light to moderately exuding chronic and acute wounds. Suitable to use under compression bandaging. The dressing may be used throughout the healing process on:
- Pressure ulcers
- Venous leg ulcers
- Diabetic ulcers
- Abrasions and lacerations
- Post-operative surgical sites
- Cavity wounds (as a secondary dressing)
