Hydrofera Blue Brochure

Managing Bioburden to Help Prevent Infection
When Managing Bioburden is a Priority.
Bacteriostatic Protection
•Provides a protective bacteriostatic cover that may help prevent infection
•Manages bioburden, which helps the body’s own immune
system restore bacterial balance
•Broad spectrum activity against microorganisms commonly found in wounds,
including MRSA and VRE
•Agents (Gentian Violet and Methylene Blue) are bound to the dressing
to inhibit the growth of microorganisms
•Physically binds harmful endotoxins1 which can aid in patient comfort
Hydrofera Blue® Bacteriostatic Dressing
is effective against the following microorganisms:
Bacteria
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Staphytlococcus aureus
Staphylococcus epidermidis (coagulase negative)
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Pseudomonas florescens
Escherichia coli
Enterococcus faecalis
Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE)
Streptococcus pyogenes
Klesbsiella pneumoniae
Proteus mirabilis
Proteus vulgaris
Enterobacter aerogenes
Bacillus subtillis
Yersinia enterocolitica
Serratia marcescens
YEAST
Candida albicans
Candida krusei
Candida glabrata
Test data v. E. Coli endotoxin on file.
1
Absorbency Compared to Foam Dressings
Absorbency Comparison by Surface Area (in vitro study)2
1000
800
mg/cm2
Highly Absorptive
•Pulls bacteria-laden exudate up and away from the wound which may facilitate
healing and aid in patient comfort
•Maintains similar or superior absorbency as compared to other highly absorptive dressings
•When used with an appropriate cover dressing, creates a moist wound environment
which may aid in wound healing
0
PolyMem®
Foam
Allevyn TM
Foam
Hydrofera Blue®
In vitro 24-hour Digestion of Collagen in Artificial Eschar Model by Collagenase2
100%
87.6%
% Enzyme Inhibition
90%
Indications for Use:
•pressure ulcers
•diabetic ulcers
•venous stasis ulcers
•arterial ulcers
•superficial burns
•donor sites
•post-surgical incisions
•trauma wounds
•abrasions
•lacerations
*Exudate level indicates highest level of exudate the dressing can accommodate.
S
ee IFU for full information.
Mepilex®
Foam
Hydrofera Blue® Dressings Are Compatible
With Enzymatic Debriders
•Safe to use with enzymatic debridement products
•Does not decrease enzymatic activity
•Does not harm growth factors
94.1%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
33.2%
30%
20%
10%
0%
0.0%
7.1%
Hydrofera Blue® Aquacel® AG
Acticoat®
Absorbent
Iodosorb®
Cadexomer
Matrix
with Iodine
Iodoflex®
Cadexomer
Dressing
with Iodine
Hydrofera Blue® Dressings Do Not Inhibit Growth Factor Activity3
Hydrofera Blue® Dressing Does Not Inhibit Fibroblast Growth Factor (FGF) in in vitro study
120%
*
% Relative Cell Proliferation
Data on file at Hydrafera, LLC
3
Ramsey et al., Comparison of the Effects of Antimicrobial Wound Dressings
on Cell Viability, Proliferation, and Growth Factor Activity, SAWC 2008
400
200
Compatibility
2
600
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
FGF Alone
No FGF Control
FGF+
FGF+
Hydrofera Blue® Aquacell® AG
Hydrofera BLUE Ordering Information
Stock No Product Size Quantity/Box HCPCS
10
10
10
10 pair
A6209
A6209
A6210
A6215
5
5
A6209
A6210
10
10
10
A6209
A6209
A6212
10
A6209
Standard Dressings
HB2214
HB4414
HB6614
HBT0906
2" x 2" (5cm x 5cm)
4" x 4" (10cm x 10cm)
6" x 6" (15cm x 15cm)
9mm Tunneling Dressing (1.2gm)
Heavy Drainage Dressings
HBHD4450
HBHD6675
4" x 4" x .5" thick (10cm x 10cm x 1.2cm)
6" x 6" x .75" thick (15cm x 15cm x 1.9cm)
Dressings with Moisture-Retentive Film
HBRF4414
HBRF2258
HBRF4475
HBRF2650
4" x 4" (10cm x 10cm)
2.25" x 8" (5.7cm x 20cm)
4" x 4.75" (10cm x 12cm) Island Dressing
pad size 2" x 2.75" (5cm x 6.5cm)
2.5" (6cm) Diameter Ostomy Dressing
Distributed by
Hollister Wound Care LLC
1580 South Milwaukee Avenue
Suite 405
Libertyville, IL 60048
1.888.740.8999
Distributed in Canada by
Hollister Limited
95 Mary Street
Aurora, Ontario L4G 1G3
1.800.263.7400
www.hollisterwoundcare.com
Hollisterwoundcare and the blue wave logo are trademarks of Hollister Incorporated. Hydrofera Blue is a registered trademark of Hydrofera, LLC.
Aquacel is a registered trademark of ConvaTec Inc. Acticoat, Iodosorb, and Iodoflex are registered trademarks, and Allevyn is a trademark, of Smith & Nephew.
Mepilex is a registered trademark of MöInlycke Health Care. PolyMem is a registered trademark of Ferris Mfg. Corp.
Made and printed in USA. ©2011 Hollister Wound Care LLC.
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