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    IODOSORB™/IODOFLEX™

    0.9% Cadexomer Iodine Gel and Pads

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    Iodosorb Product Information Iodosorb/Iodoflex

    IODOSORB◊/IODOFLEX◊ are a pair of Cadexomer Iodine-based products, available in two forms - gel or pad.

    IODOSORB◊/IODOFLEX◊ 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, debris and excess exudate, IODOSORB◊/IODOFLEX◊  have been shown to create an effective wound healing environment and are effective for the management of chronic exuding wounds, including infected wounds.

    Claims

    • Provides sustained antimicrobial activity
    • Effectively reduces the bacterial load in the wound environment, including MRSA
    • Serves as a barrier to new pathogen invasion
    • Removes loose slough and debris to clean the wound bed
    • Manages excess exudate in highly exuding wounds
    • Creates a moist wound environment

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    Benefits

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

    Features

    • Changes color: 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
      • Reduces waste

    Iodosorb Product Information Features Wound1

    Iodosorb Product Information Features Wound 2

    Product Properties

    IODOSORB◊ is a dual action wound management product. It offers the benefits of  desloughing and fluid handling properties in combination with a broad spectrum slow release antimicrobial agent. IODOSORB◊ is effective at reducing  critical colonisation and  infection and preparing the wound bed to heal, in highly exuding chronic wounds and infected wounds.

    • Antimicrobial Properties
    • Odor Control & Desloughing Properties
    • Exudate Control Properties
    • Iodine Resistance and Cadexomer Iodine Safety

    • IODOSORB◊ and IODOFLEX◊ are a component of Wound Bed Preperation
    • ◊ Trademark of Smith & Nephew | This information intended for United States customers only
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