GemCore Foam Backed Hydrocolloid Dressing

GemCore360 Foam Backed Hydrocolloid Dressing Features

• Conformable Hydrocolloid Adhesive
  - Inherently self-adhesive with the ability to absorb wound exudate
• Breathable Outer Film
  - The wound contact layer is laminated to a breathable polyurethane backed film
• Excellent Fluid Handling
  - The breathable film allows moisture to be transported from the wound (Film Backed = 5.6 g/100 cm 2 /24 hr; Foam Backed = 5.3 g/100 cm 2 /24 hr). Helps reduce dressing changes and provides increased wear time (up to 5 days)
• Debridement
  - Can promote autolytic debridement of slough and necrotic tissue while promoting granulation
• Waterproof & Bacterial Barrier
  - Protects from cross contamination. Keeps bacteria and other contaminants away from the wound. Allows the patient to wash or shower

When to use GemCore360° Foam Backed Hydrocolloid Dressing?

Indicated for light to moderately exuding chronic and acute wounds. Suitable to use under compression bandaging. The dressing may be used throughout the healing process on:

• Pressure ulcers
• Venous leg ulcers
• Diabetic ulcers
• Abrasions and lacerations
• Post-operative surgical sites
• Cavity wounds (as a secondary dressing)