Smith & Nephew Iodosorb Iodine

Smith & Nephew Iodosorb Iodine

Iodosorb removes barriers to healing by its dual action antimicrobial and desloughing properties. The broad spectrum antimicrobial action is provided by the sustained release of iodine and the desloughing action is provided by the unique cadexomer matrix. By effectively removing the barriers of bacteria, slough and debris and excess exudate, Iodosorb is effective for the treatment of infection in chronic exuding wounds.

Features:

• Changes colour: to indicate when dressing change is needed
• Non-adherent: can be removed with saline to help reduce trauma to the patient, and increase patient quality of life
• Biodegradable
• Range of sizes: Aids dressing selection
• Helps reduce wastage

Iodosorb Claims:

• Provides sustained antimicrobial activity
• Effectively reduces the bacterial load
• Removes loose slough and debris to clean the wound bed
• Manages excess exudate in highly exuding wounds
• Creates a moist wound environment

Iodosorb Benefits:

• Clinically proven to treat infection
• Effective deslougher
• High absorbency
• Wide range of high level clinical support
• Versatile range
• Changes colour as iodine is released
• Encourages wound healing
• Helps to eliminate odour