Intrasite Conformable - Living on the EDge

For <strong>the</strong> management of shallow, deep,<br />

open and undermined wounds

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INTRASITE <str<strong>on</strong>g>C<strong>on</strong>formable</str<strong>on</strong>g>, for <strong>the</strong> management of<br />

shallow, deep, open and undermined wounds<br />

INTRASITE <str<strong>on</strong>g>C<strong>on</strong>formable</str<strong>on</strong>g> combines <strong>the</strong> advantages of INTRASITE Gel with a<br />

n<strong>on</strong>-woven substrate to facilitate <strong>the</strong> gentle packing of open wounds.<br />

Advantages<br />

Debriding and Desloughing Acti<strong>on</strong><br />

INTRASITE <str<strong>on</strong>g>C<strong>on</strong>formable</str<strong>on</strong>g> has a gentle yet effective debriding and desloughing<br />

acti<strong>on</strong>, by re-hydrating necrotic tissue and absorbing slough. The dressing<br />

will also absorb excess exudate.<br />

<str<strong>on</strong>g>C<strong>on</strong>formable</str<strong>on</strong>g><br />

The dressing will c<strong>on</strong>form easily to awkward wound shapes. It facilitates <strong>the</strong><br />

gentle packing of deep wounds allowing <strong>the</strong>m to heal from <strong>the</strong> base, and<br />

provides a physical barrier to prevent premature wound closure.<br />

Moist Wound Healing Envri<strong>on</strong>ment<br />

INTRASITE <str<strong>on</strong>g>C<strong>on</strong>formable</str<strong>on</strong>g> maintains a moist envir<strong>on</strong>ment <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> wound<br />

surface, preventing adherence and allowing easy dressing changes, without<br />

damaging fragile new tissue.<br />

Indicati<strong>on</strong>s<br />

INTRASITE <str<strong>on</strong>g>C<strong>on</strong>formable</str<strong>on</strong>g> is indicated for use in open wounds e.g. pressure<br />

sores, surgical wounds healing by sec<strong>on</strong>dary intenti<strong>on</strong>, malignant wounds,<br />

shallow wounds, excoriated skin and radiati<strong>on</strong> burns.<br />

Instructi<strong>on</strong>s<br />

1. Peel open <strong>the</strong> pack.<br />

2. Remove <strong>the</strong> dressing completely and unfold if required.<br />

3. Apply <strong>the</strong> dressing to loosely fill or cover <strong>the</strong> wound depending <strong>on</strong><br />

wound type.<br />

4. Cover with a sec<strong>on</strong>dary dressing eg, film dressing (OPSITE FLEXIGRID)<br />

or absorbent dressing (ALLEVYN).<br />

5. To change <strong>the</strong> dressing, simply remove gently with forceps and irrigate<br />

<strong>the</strong> wound with sterile saline. Ensure that all dressings are removed. It is<br />

recommended <strong>the</strong> dressing is changed at least every three days.<br />

Precati<strong>on</strong>s for use<br />

Avoid use <strong>on</strong> patients with a known sensitivity to INTRASITE <str<strong>on</strong>g>C<strong>on</strong>formable</str<strong>on</strong>g><br />

or any of its ingredients. Avoid ingesti<strong>on</strong>. Avoid use <strong>on</strong> cracked nipples.<br />

INTRASITE <str<strong>on</strong>g>C<strong>on</strong>formable</str<strong>on</strong>g> dressing should be used with care in <strong>the</strong> vicinity of<br />

<strong>the</strong> eyes.<br />

Ordering INSTRASITE <str<strong>on</strong>g>C<strong>on</strong>formable</str<strong>on</strong>g><br />

Code Product Descripti<strong>on</strong> Items per unit Gel loading<br />

66000324 10cm x 10cm 10 dressings 8g<br />

66000325 10cm x 20cm 10 dressings 15g<br />

66000326 10cm x 40cm 10 dressings 25g<br />

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