What's in the box:

- Iodosorb Powder 7 X 3g

Wound fluid and exudate are absorbed into the cadexomer beads of the Cadexomer Iodine, allowing the iodine to be released slowly.

When wound fluid and exudate are absorbed in the Cadexomer bead, it causes the molecule to expand, cross-links break, and iodine is released into the wound bed environment: the beads will swell resulting in the formation of a demonstrable gel.

The presence of exudate and the consequent swelling of the beads results in the cross - linked bonds of the cadexomer matrix breaking and the iodine being released into the surrounding wound environment. When the iodine is released, the amount of iodine released will be to a level such that the concentration of iodine in the dressing and the wound environment reach an equilibrium. The equilibrium will remain and no further iodine will be released until the balance is disturbed.

Once the iodine in the surrounding wound environment has been depleted, more will be released from the product until the equilibrium is reached again and will remain until disturbed. This process will continue until all the 0.9% iodine within the product has been exhausted. The conversion of iodine is also associated with a colour change from orangey brown to white. Therefore once all the iodine has been converted and utilised, the Iodosorb will appear white in colour. At this point it is time to make a dressing change.

Claims

• Provides sustained antimicrobial activity for up to 72 hours
• Effectively reduces the bacterial load, including MRSA
• Helps to prevent new pathogen invasion
• Removes loose slough and debris to clean the wound bed
• Manages excess exudate in highly exuding wounds
• Creates a moist wound environment
• Accelerates healing in leg ulcers

Benefits

• Clinically proven to treat infection
• Effective deslougher
• High absorbency
• Wide range of high level clinical support
• Versatile range
• Changes colour as iodine is released
• Encourages wound healing
• Helps to eliminate odour

Features

• Changes colour: to indicate when dressing change is needed
• Non - adherent: can be removed with saline to help reduce trauma to the patient, and increase patient quality of life
• Biodegradable
• Range of sizes: Aids dressing selection and helps reduce wastage

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