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XTRASORB Is a novel super-absorbent wound dressing. At its core is a
super -absorbent polymer that allows the dressing to help re-define the
category of highly absorbent dressings. Whereas other absorbent
dressings (include foams, abd pads, and other cellulose-based dressings)
rely on spaces within the dressings to fill with fluid, XTRASORB's super-
absorbent polymer binds to fluid and converts to a gel. The distinct
advantages this offers over traditional dressings are:
The dressings come in a variety of sizes, and can be used on an
assortment of chronic and acute wounds including:
super -absorbent polymer that allows the dressing to help re-define the
category of highly absorbent dressings. Whereas other absorbent
dressings (include foams, abd pads, and other cellulose-based dressings)
rely on spaces within the dressings to fill with fluid, XTRASORB's super-
absorbent polymer binds to fluid and converts to a gel. The distinct
advantages this offers over traditional dressings are:
- XTRASORB dressings are able to hold more fluid
- XTRASORB dressings lock fluid inside the dressing, helping to
decrease the risk of maceration - XTRASORB dressings lock fluid inside the dressing, helping to keep
the harmful contents inside would fluid away from the wound and
periwound skin
The dressings come in a variety of sizes, and can be used on an
assortment of chronic and acute wounds including:
- Pressure Ulcers
- Diabetic Foot Ulcers
- Fistulas
- Venous Leg Ulcers
- Post-Operative Wounds
- Oncologic Wounds
- Arterial Ulcers
- Laparotomy Wounds