Puracol® Plus Ag+ MicroScaffold™ Collagen is a native collagen wound dressing with antibacterial silver and a unique three-dimensional Microscaffold™ that promotes natural healing.
What are collagen dressings?
Collagen dressings are sheets, pads, particle and gels derived from bovine, equine, porcine or avian sources. These dressings encourage the deposition and organization of newly formed collagen fibers and granulation tissue in the wound bed.
Does Puracol contain silver?
What is collagen matrix dressing used for?
DermaCol™ Collagen Matrix Dressing is indicated for use on partial- and full-thickness wounds including pressure injuries, diabetic ulcers, mixed vascular ulcers, venous ulcers, donor and graft sites, traumatic wounds healing by secondary intention, dehisced surgical wounds and first- and second-degree burns.
What is comparable to Aquacel AG?
Alginate Silver is a material contains calcium alginate and silver alginate. It is a highly absorbent wound dressing with good antimicrobial properties, which is similar to Aquacel Ag [4].
Is Prisma a collagen dressing?
PROMOGRAN®/PROMOGRAN PRISMA® are dressings composed of collagen/ORC, a unique material developed to optimally modulate the damaging effects of elevated protease activity in stalled, non-healing wounds.
How often do you change a collagen dressing?
* It is important to change the dressing every 1 to 3 days. * The dressing should not dry out completely; instruct the patient to rehydrate the dressing with saline or sterile water.
What is PuraPly made of?
PuraPly AM consists of a collagen sheet coated with polyhexamethylenbiguanide hydrochloride (PHMB) intended for the management of wounds. PuraPly AM is supplied dry in sheet form. The device is packaged in sterile, sealed single patches.
Which type of collagen is most important in wound healing?
Over 20 different types of colla- gen have been identified in humans; the main types are type I, II, and III; and together they make up 80% of the body’s collagen. Type I and III are important for wound healing.
How do you use collagen matrix dressing?
The dressing should be cut to fit the wound size exactly. For heavily exudating wounds, the dressing should be applied directly to the wound bed. For dry wounds with minimal exudate, the wound bed should be moistened with water to begin the gelling process.
What are purpuracol plus collagen wound dressings?
Puracol Plus collagen wound dressings jump-start the wound healing process 1,2,3, making them ideal for chronic and stalled wounds
What is puracol plus AG+?
Puracol Plus and Puracol Plus Ag+ products are comparable to other products in absorbency, yet are remarkably strong, thereby reducing the need for frequent dressing changes. These products are designed to promote wound healing without the unnecessary disturbance associated with frequent dressing changes.
When should puracol plus microscaffold be discontinued?
Product use should be discontinued should signs of sensitization occur. The product is not indicated for the treatment of third-degree burns. Puracol® Plus MicroScaffold™ Collagen is suitable for use under compression therapy with health care professional supervision.
Can purpuracol® plus microscaffold™ collagen be used if I am allergic to collagen?
Puracol® Plus MicroScaffold™ Collagen cannot be used on patients who are allergic to collagen. Product use should be discontinued should signs of sensitization occur.
