Venous and arterial leg ulcer
Venous leg ulcers are chronic wounds that develop when the venous system of the legs cannot carry blood back to the heart efficiently enough. Loss of function in the venous valves can cause blood to flow backwards and pool in the legs. As a result, venous pressure rises and, over time, tissue damage and ulceration can develop.
Arterial leg ulcers are wounds that develop when not enough blood and oxygen reach the tissues of the leg and foot through the arteries. Conditions such as peripheral artery disease and atherosclerosis can reduce blood flow, impair tissue nourishment and pave the way for ulcer formation.
Source
Aydin A, Shenbagamurthi S, Brem H. Lower Extremity Ulcers: Venous, Arterial, or Diabetic? Emergency Medicine. 2009;41(8):18–24, 48.
Product families,
stage by stage
Superabsorbent dressings that can be used safely under compression therapy, and gentle honey contact. Each of the products below explicitly lists this indication in its manufacturer’s instructions for use. The order follows the treatment journey; where a stage offers more than one option, the exudate level and the clinical picture determine the choice.
Assessment and cleansing
Wound type, depth and bioburden are assessed; the surface is cleansed by irrigation.
Debridement
Necrotic tissue, fibrin and biofilm are removed while respecting viable tissue.
debritom+ Micro Water Jet
Selectively removes necrotic tissue, fibrin and biofilm with a pressure-controlled micro water jet while preserving viable tissue. Cat. 2000.0003 4 sizes
Dermagran Hybrid Amorphous Gel
Amorphous hydrogel containing zinc and vitamin B6. Creates a moist environment in dry and low-exuding wounds. Cat. DH-03 1 sizeInfection control
Microbial load is reduced; odor and biofilm are brought under control.
MANUKApli
Topical product in a tube containing 100% medical-grade manuka honey. Has high MGO potency. Cat. MM0049C 2 sizes
MANUKAhd · MANUKAhd Lite
Superabsorbent gelling-fiber wound dressing impregnated with manuka honey. For infected wounds and wounds at risk of infection. Cat. MM0013C 4 sizes
RTD Gentell Blue
Antimicrobial foam dressing containing silver zirconium phosphate, methylene blue and gentian violet. Cat. RTD71040418 7 sizesExudate management
Excess exudate is safely retained, reducing the risk of periwound maceration.
Curea P1
Superabsorbent dressing providing fluid management in wounds with moderate to high exudate. Can be used under compression. Cat. P1-100100-1 12 sizes
Curea P2
High-capacity superabsorbent dressing. Indicated for burns and painful wound surfaces. Cat. P2-110110-1 7 sizes
Curea Duo Active
Dual-action superabsorbent dressing; exudate management in wounds with moderate to high exudate. Cat. C1DUO-100100-1 5 sizesTissue formation
Granulation is supported; a temporary biological dressing is applied where needed.
Epithelialization and closure
New epithelium is protected, wound edges are stabilized and periwound skin integrity is maintained.
Samples, demos or
instructions for use
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