Cuticell Classic Detailed Description

Fire S.A.

Comprehensive Fire Protection Specialists

Sterile Wound Dressing Range

Back to opening page

Cuticell Classic Detailed Description

Cuticell Classic

Charactaristics

Sterile

Non-medicated

Open leno-weave cotton

Impregnated with yellow soft paraffin BP

Low adherent

Permeable to air and exudates

Helps maintain a moist wound environment

Does not fray when cut to size

Facilitates dressing change

Soothing

Easy Handling

Indications

To be used as a primary wound contact layer in the treatment of exudating wounds such as:

Burns

Abrasions

Lacerations

Radiation injuries

Leg Ulcers

Donor/Graft sites

Composition

100% cotton, leno fabric weave

Weight: 60g/m² ±10%

Yellow soft paraffin

Weight: 250g/m² ±10%

Individual Pouches

72538-02	10cm x 10cm	10 per pack
72538-04	10cm x 40cm	10 per pack

Metal Tins

Product range

72595-00	10cm x 10cm	36 per tin
72595-01	10cm x 10cm	10 per tin
72595-02	10cm x 7m	1 per tin

Storage

Store under dry conditions

Prevent direct sunlight

Climatic Zone 2 (25°C / 60% relative humidity)

3 year shelf life

Assortment

Cutimed Gel will be available in tubes of 8g, 15g and 25g.

This covers all relevant sizes in the market

All boxes contain

10 tubes plus 10 sterile applicators plus 1 instruction leaflet.

Languages:

GB, D, NL, F, I, ESP

Order Information

Order no.	Size	UoM	Content/Box
72610-00	8 g	Fbx (10)	10 tubes + 10 applicators + 1 Leaflet (IFU)
72610-01	15 g	Fbx (10)	10 tubes + 10 applicators + 1 Leaflet (IFU)
72610-02	25 g	Fbx (10)	10 tubes + 10 applicators + 1 Leaflet (IFU)

Cutimed Gel

supports autolytic debridement of

necrotic tissue

sloughy tissue

in secondary healing wounds, such as

venous leg ulcers,

diabetic gangrenes,

pressure sores etc.

It maintains a moist and physiological environment

also for wounds in later stages of wound healing.

Position/Indications

Cutimed Gel and infected wounds:

From the medical perspective:

In the instructions for use you will find the expression „Cutimed Gel may also be used on an infected wound in addition to an antimicrobial therapy under medical supervision.“

From BSN‘s product portfolio‘s perspective:

For infected wounds we recommend to use the appropriate Cutimed Sorbact product, whereas we

recommend to use Cutimed Gel on dry necroses or sloughy tissue.

USB

Cutimed Gel supports an effective, yet gentle method of wound debridement.

Cutimed Gel is free of any preservatives, which makes it the first choice for patients with allergic reactions or sensitive/predamaged periwound skin.

The choice of different application methods allows the nurse an easy, precise and hygienic handling

List of main Components

Ingredient	Function
Purified water	provides the mositure
Glycerin	inhibits evaporation
Carbomer 940	carrier for moisture, binds excessive moisture

Claim List

	Must/Wish
Hydrating effect	M	Yes
stimulating autolytic debridement	M	Yes
bacteriostatic	W	Still under evalution
easy application	W
easy removal	W	Yes
free of preservatives		Yes

Features and Benefits

Features	Patients ' or users ' benefit
Gel donates moisture to the wound	Supports autolytic debridement, which is effective but tissue-conserving debridement
Glycerin inhibits evaporation	Product donates moisture over a longer period of time; allows extended intervals of dressing change, if appropriate
Gel is free from any preservatives	Minimizes the risk to cause allergic reactions
3 sizes (8, 15, 25g)	Cost effective; you choose the right product according to wound size
Applicator (optional)	allows precise application, allows an easy handling in deeper wounds
Easy removal	Cutimed Gel can be irrigated with Ringer‘s solution or saline solution
Gel and applicator are gamma-sterilized	prevents germs being introduced into the wound
Instructions for use including graphic illustrations	Ensures safe application

To request further information

Please fill in the form completely making sure your e-mail address is correct

Fields marked with a * are compulsary.

Your Name & Surname:
*

Company Name:

Your E-Mail Address:
*

Contact Number:
*

Country:
*

City:

*

Add me to your mailing list!

Further Instructions:

Confirmation code:
c7abe8

Please enter the confirmation code above in the box below

*

	Fields marked with a * are compulsary.
Your Name & Surname:	*
Company Name:
Your E-Mail Address:	*
Contact Number:	*
Country:	*
City:	*
	Add me to your mailing list!
Further Instructions:
Confirmation code:	c7abe8
	Please enter the confirmation code above in the box below
	*