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FLEXIGEL™ STRANDS

Absorbent Cavity Wound Dressings

Flexigel Strands

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Step 1

Cleanse Wound 


Step 2

Apply a skin preparation to the periwound skin


Step 3

Apply FLEXIGEL◊ STRANDS®


Step 4

Requires a secondary dressing such as COVRSITE◊ or roll gauze (venous leg ulcers - apply compression wrap)


Step 5

Change once a day or when secondary dressing reveals wound drainage


Step 6

Dressing may be cut at the middle connecting band to accommodate wounds of various volume. FLEXIGEL◊ STRANDS® expands as it absorbs. Apply to fill half of the wound cavity. Do not pack.

STRANDS® is a registered trademark of AcryMed, Inc.

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