HydroClean Advance 10x10cm

HydroClean Advance is a hydro active wound dressing that contains, as a core component, a superabsorbent polyacrylate (SAP) embedded in cellulose fibers and activated (premoistened) with Ringer's solution. The wound contact layer of the dressing consists of a polypropylene knitted fabric to which silicone strips have been applied. The wound contact layer and the silicone strips counteract adhesion to the wound bed. On the side facing away from the wound, a water-impermeable polypropylene film, overlaid with a hydrophobic polypropylene non-woven fabric, prevents the wound dressing pad from drying out too early. This enables moisture to be delivered to the wound bed for up to three days, whilst the polypropylene film also prevents the outer surface of the dressing from being soaked.

Properties and mode action

HydroClean Advance delivers Ringer's solution to the wound for up to three days. During this time, interactive and continuous wound irrigation takes place, due to the wound dressing pad also absorbing wound exudate. The SAP used in HydroClean Advance inactivates matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) which impair wound healing. As a result, stagnating healing in chronic wounds can be reactivated.

Indications

HydroClean Advance is suitable for wet/moist treatment of wounds, in particular of wounds with impaired healing tendency. The product is especially suitable for the treatment of chronic and poorly healing wounds during the cleansing and granulation stage. HydroClean Advance can also be used for the treatment of infected wounds. HydroClean Advance can furthermore be used to reactivate stagnating healing processes if these are caused by excessive MMP activity.

Mode of application

HydroClean Advance is placed on the wound with the white side of the dressing facing the wound and the blue inscription facing upwards. HydroClean Advance must be in contact with the wound bed and should overlap the wound edges. HydroClean Advance should be secured with dressing retention material. The dressing can remain in situ for up to three days, dependent on clinical judgment. If the wound requires large amounts of moisture, the wound dressing may dry out prematurely and may require an earlier dressing change. In most cases, HydroClean Advance can be removed from the wound without any problems. Should the wound dressing pad adhere to the wound, it can be irrigated with physiological saline solution or Ringer's solution prior to removal and can then be removed almost painlessly after a few minutes.

Contraindications

Do not use HydroClean Advance on patients with an intolerance to any of its components.

Special precautions

HydroClean Advance must not be cut to size or otherwise damaged mechanically.

If the skin around the wound is particularly sensitive and impaired, it is advisable to protect the skin with suitable skin protection.
In patients with a risk of excessive bleeding (e.g. due to blood-thinning medications), HydroClean Advance should be removed with caution at each dressing change. If necessary, HydroClean Advance should first be irrigated with Ringer's solution or physiological saline solution as described above.
Infected wounds and wounds highly exposed to bacteria should only be treated under the supervision of a physician or other healthcare professional, particularly if a film dressing is used for fixing in place.
Before treating wounds with impaired healing tendency, the wound condition and the causes of the impairment must always be assessed by a physician or other healthcare professional. Treatment with HydroClean Advance cannot replace treatment of the cause of impaired wound healing.
At the start of the treatment with HydroClean Advance, breakdown of irreversibly damaged tissue can lead to an increase in the size of the wound. This can be a sign that wound healing has commenced. Reddening of the wound edges can occur during wet/moist treatment; this is normally a sign that blood circulation has been reactivated as the wound begins to heal. However, the cause must be assessed individually in each case.

Please do not consider this information as an alternative to consulting your physician or nurse.

For further information on instructions for use, risks and side effects, please read the patient package insert and consult your doctor or nurse.
Read the patient package insert carefully before starting the treatment.