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BIOCLUSIVE® Transparent Dressing


BIOCLUSIVE® Transparent Dressings are made from thin, transparent polyurethane film and can be used on Wound Care and Access Devices

BIOCLUSIVE® Dressings may also be used as secondary dressings with PROMOGRAN®, PROMOGRAN PRISMA®, NU-GEL® Hydrogel with Alginate and NU-GEL® Wound Dressing for wounds with low levels of exudate

 

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Bioclusive Mode of ActionHow BIOCLUSIVE® Works

  • Allows oxygen vapour transfer and helps maintain a moist wound-healing environment1
  • Permits continuous observation
  • Works as a physical bacterial/viral barrier and protects site from external contamination1
  • Helps secure catheters, reducing mechanical irritation
  • Minimises skin irritation1 and helps protect fragile tissue1
  • Three-step application, forgiving adhesive for controlled and waste-free application
  • BIOCLUSIVE® Select’s frame delivery system provides superior application control

 

 

Correct Application of Bioclusive

 


BIOCLUSIVE® Evidence


1. Thomas S (1990) Semipermeable Film Dressings. In: Wound Management and Dressings. London. The Pharmaceutical Press. Pages 25-34

BIOCLUSIVE® Indications

BIOCLUSIVE® and BIOCLUSIVE® Select Transparent Dressings should be used under Health Care Professional direction for the following indications; low exuding wounds where observation and protection are desired e.g. General Wound Care, skin biopsies, donor sites, superficial partial thickness burns and surgical incisions. They are also indicated to aid securing of peripheral IVs and Central Venous Catheters.


Please refer in full to the Instructions for use leaflet provided in the product packaging, specific to your region.

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1. Prior to swabbing, cleanse the wound with sterile saline to remove all loose debris, remains of therapeutic agents and necrotic tissue.
2. Ensure that complete hemostasis has been achieved before obtaining the specimen. Do not perform sharp wound debridement prior to sample collection.
3. Moisten wound area to be swabbed with a few (up to five) drops of saline. Care should be taken not to flood the wound with excessive saline.
4. Avoid swabbing areas that contain blood, necrotic material, thick slough or fibrinous tissue.
5. Using a sterile swab provided in the kit, collect the wound fluid sample by pressing the head of the swab flat against the base of the wound and gently rolling it back and forth several times while applying pressure. Continue rolling the swab head until fully coated and discoloured by wound fluid.
6. Test fresh sample swabs as soon as possible after collection. Follow test procedure instructions.

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WOUNDCHEK™ Protease Status Specimen Collection (Serena's Technique)

Description:
1. Prior to swabbing, cleanse the wound with sterile saline to remove all loose debris, remains of therapeutic agents and necrotic tissue.
2. Ensure that complete hemostasis has been achieved before obtaining the specimen. Do not perform sharp wound debridement prior to sample collection.
3. Moisten wound area to be swabbed with a few (up to five) drops of saline. Care should be taken not to flood the wound with excessive saline.
4. Avoid swabbing areas that contain blood, necrotic material, thick slough or fibrinous tissue.
5. Using a sterile swab provided in the kit, collect the wound fluid sample by pressing the head of the swab flat against the base of the wound and gently rolling it back and forth several times while applying pressure. Continue rolling the swab head until fully coated and discoloured by wound fluid.
6. Test fresh sample swabs as soon as possible after collection. Follow test procedure instructions.

Disclaimer
The product information on this page is not intended for, or to be used by health care professionals or users in the United States