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Overview
Activheal PHMB Non Adhesive Foam
ActivHeal PHMB Foam dressings are sterile antimicrobial wound dressings, consisting of a hydrophilic polyurethane foam that is designed to absorb exudate. This is laminated to a pink, low-friction, waterproof polyurethane film, which provides a bacterial barrier to the wound
The wound contact layer side of the dressing has a clear perforated film, which protects the wound bed from adhering to the dressing by preventing the formation of granulation tissue into the pores of the foam, thus reducing trauma on dressing removal. The perforations in the wound contact layer allow the uptake of exudate and prevent excess fluid, causing maceration to healthy skin. ActivHeal PHMB Foam dressings contain the antimicrobial substance polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB, polyhexanide), which kills and inhibits the growth of bacteria. The PHMB is released in the presence of wound exudate and is an effective antimicrobial agent against a broad spectrum of microorganisms (gram+, gram- and yeast) that are frequently associated with the bacterial colonisation and infection of wounds.
The PHMB activity is effective for up to seven days, based on in-vitro testing
INDICATIONS FOR USE
ActivHeal PHMB Foam dressings are indicated for moderate to heavily exuding chronic and acute wounds that are infected or are at risk of infection. The dressings may be used during the healing process on:
Pressure ulcers
Leg and foot ulcers
Diabetic ulcers
Surgical wounds
ActivHeal PHMB Foam is suitable for use under compression bandaging.
ActivHeal PHMB Foam dressings are sterile antimicrobial wound dressings, consisting of a hydrophilic polyurethane foam that is designed to absorb exudate. This is laminated to a pink, low-friction, waterproof polyurethane film, which provides a bacterial barrier to the wound
The wound contact layer side of the dressing has a clear perforated film, which protects the wound bed from adhering to the dressing by preventing the formation of granulation tissue into the pores of the foam, thus reducing trauma on dressing removal. The perforations in the wound contact layer allow the uptake of exudate and prevent excess fluid, causing maceration to healthy skin.
ActivHeal PHMB Foam dressings contain the antimicrobial substance polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB, polyhexanide), which kills and inhibits the growth of bacteria. The PHMB is released in the presence of wound exudate and is an effective antimicrobial agent against a broad spectrum of microorganisms (gram+, gram- and yeast) that are frequently associated with the bacterial colonisation and infection of wounds.
The PHMB activity is effective for up to seven days, based on in-vitro testing
INDICATIONS FOR USE
ActivHeal PHMB Foam dressings are indicated for moderate to heavily exuding chronic and acute wounds that are infected or are at risk of infection. The dressings may be used during the healing process on:
ActivHeal PHMB Foam is suitable for use under compression bandaging.