3M™ Kerracel™ Gelling Fiber Dressing
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About the product
3M™ Kerracel™ Gelling Fibre Dressing is a primary wound contact dressing with a high absorption capacity2* for the management of moderately to highly exuding, acute and chronic, deep or shallow wounds.
Product details
Made from 100% carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) fibres, Kerracel Dressing absorbs and retains high levels of exudate2* forming a gel2* which conforms to the wound bed and supports a moist wound healing environment. As fluid is absorbed vertically and locked away2, peri-wound skin is protected helping to avoid maceration4. The unstitched design aids micro-contouring to the wound bed3*, minimising dead space where bacteria can proliferate*. Conformability aids ease of application1, whilst its ability to retain integrity when wet2* helps to facilitate integral removal.
1 Cook J. Evaluation of cuttability, conformability, thickness and bi-directionality of KERRACEL™ Dressing. R&D Trial Report CHC R1039. Knutsford, UK. Crawford Healthcare. 2020.
2 Erbogasto D. Physical testing of KERRACEL™ Dressing and market competitors. R&D Trial Report CHC R1004. Knutsford, UK. Crawford Healthcare. 2020.
3 Lovett J, Stephenson C. An assessment of the intimate wound contact properties of KERRACEL™ Dressings. CHL-032. University of Manchester. UK. 2014.
4 Jones N, Ivins N, Ebdon V, Hagelstein S, Harding K. A case series evaluating the use of a gelling fibre dressing for moderate to highly exuding wounds. Wounds UK 13: 3: 72-78.
*As demonstrated in vitro
- Conformable¹
- Can be used under compression²*
- Cuttable¹
- Vertical absorption²*
- Up to 7 days wear time
Suggested Applications
- Can be used on moderately to highly exuding chronic or acute wounds such as: leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, surgical wounds, donor sites, cavity wounds, trauma wounds, superficial and partial thickness burns, control minor bleeding in superficial wounds
Product specifications
| Brand |
Brand
Kerracel™ |
| Overall Length (Imperial) |
Overall Length (Imperial)
17.72 inch, 1.97 inch, 5.91 inch |
| Overall Width (Metric) |
Overall Width (Metric)
2.5 centimeter, 15 centimeter |
| Overall Length (Metric) |
Overall Length (Metric)
45 centimeter, 15 centimeter |
| Overall Width (Imperial) |
Overall Width (Imperial)
0.98 inch, 1.97 inch, 5.91 inch |