Product Description.:
Iodosorb* is a range of Cadexomer Iodine based products, available in two presentations.
Iodosorb removes barriers to healing by its dual action antimicrobial and desloughing properties. The broad spectrum antimicrobial action is provided by the sustained release of iodine and the desloughing action is provided by the unique cadexomer matrix.
By effectively removing the barriers of bacteria, slough and debris and excess exudate, Iodosorb has been shown to accelerate wound healing in leg ulcers and is effective for the treatment of infection in chronic exuding wounds.
Claims
* Provides sustained antimicrobial activity for up to 72 hours
* Effectively reduces the bacterial load, including MRSA
* Helps to prevent new pathogen invasion
* Removes loose slough and debris to clean the wound bed
* Manages excess exudate in highly exuding wounds
* Creates a moist wound environment
* Accelerates healing in leg ulcers
Benefits
* Clinically proven to treat infection
* Effective deslougher
* High absorbency
* Wide range of high level clinical support
* Versatile range
* Changes colour as iodine is released
* Encourages wound healing
* Helps to eliminate odour
Features
* Changes colour: to indicate when dressing change is needed
* Non - adherent: can be removed with saline to help reduce trauma to the patient, and increase patient quality of life
* Biodegradable
* Range of sizes: Aids dressing selection
Helps reduce wastage
Product Properties
Iodosorb is a dual action wound management product that has been shown to accelerate healing in leg ulcers. It offers the benefits of a broad spectrum slow release antimicrobial agent in combination with desloughing and fluid handling properties. Iodosorb is effective at treating infection and preparing the wound bed to heal, in highly exuding chronic wounds.
