Smith & Nephew Durafiber IFU Soft Non-Woven Pad or Ribbon Dressings

Features

• Smith & Nephew Durafiber Gelling Fiber Wound Dressing has a unique non-woven fiber blend that is integral to its high performance 
• Designed to be left in place for up to 7 days.
• Clean one piece removal:
  - High wet strength and structural integrity
  - Low risk of fiber shed and dressing residue
  - Minimal pain and trauma for the patient on dressing removal
• Effective exudate management:
  - High absorption and retention capacity
  - Minimal lateral wicking, helps protect periwound skin against the risk of maceration
  - Locks in fluid and harmful bacteria, helps prevent the risk of cross contamination on removal
• Uncompromised patient comfort:
  - Gentle, conformable gel matrix
  - Helps promote patient concordance
  - Reduces dead space where bacteria may proliferate
• Assured dressing efficiencies:
  -Unique anti-shrinkage properties
  - Minimal shrinkage when wet, helps sustain coverage
  - Maintains a favorable moist wound healing environment
• Indications:
  - For the management of chronic and acute, full thickness, partial thickness or shallow granulating exuding wounds
  - Leg ulcers
  - Pressure ulcers
  - Diabetic ulcers
  - Surgical wounds
  - Traumatic wounds
  - Donor sites
  - Partial thickness burns
  - Tunnelling and fistulae wounds
  - Wounds left to heal by secondary intent
  - Wounds that are prone to bleeding such as wounds that have been surgically or mechanically debrided

More Information

• Precautions:
  -Whilst Durafiber assists in the management of wounds prone to bleeding, it is not intended to be used as a surgical sponge in heavily bleeding wounds
  - If reddening or sensitization occurs discontinue use
• Instructions for Use:
  - Cleanse the wound according to local clinical protocol
  - Select the appropriate dressing size
  - Remove the Durafiber dressing from pack, using a clean technique. Cut to shape if necessary
  - Apply the dressing to the wound and allow for a 1cm (1/3in.) dressing overlap onto the skin surrounding the wound
  - When using Durafiber ribbon in deep cavity wounds, insert in one piece, leave at least 2.5cm (1in.) outside the wound for easy retrieval. Loosely pack deep wounds 85%, as the Durafiber dressing will expand to fill the wound dressing on contact with wound fluid
  - Secure Durafiber with a moisture retentive dressing (e.g. Allevyn) or other appropriate secondary retention
  - The dressing may adhere if used on lightly exuding wounds. If the dressing is not easily removed, moisten or soak the dressing to assist removal and avoid disruption of the healing wound
  - If Durafiber is used on infected wounds, the infection should be treated according to local clinical protocols
• Frequency of dressing change:
  -During the early stages of wound management, Durafiber dressings should be inspected frequently. Dressings can be left undisturbed for up to 7 days or changed when clinically indicated, (e.g. if leakage, excessive bleeding is present). Local clinical protocol should also be taken into consideration
  - Durafiber is a single use only product. If used on more than one patient, cross contamination or infection may result. Opening the dressing pack compromises the sterile barrier, therefore any unused dressing should not be retained for application at a later date
• Dressing removal:
  -The dressing can be removed in one piece using sterile tweezers, forceps or a gloved hand. Ensure all dressings are removed