UrgoStart^® Border

INDICATIONS

• Low to moderately exuding (a secondary absorbent dressing can be used for heavily exuding wounds)
  • Chronic wounds
  • Diabetic foot ulcers
  • Leg ulcers
  • Pressure injuries
• Long standing acute wounds
• Wounds where surrounding skin is friable

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• In order not to delay any optimal treatment UrgoStart^® Border is contradicted in cancerous wounds and fistula wounds which may reveal deep abscess
• Not suitable for use during hyperbaric treatment
• Do not use if there is a known sensitivity to UrgoStart^® Border or its components

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

• Preparation of the wound:
  • Clean the wound as per local protocol.
  • If an antispetic is first used, carefully rinse the wound with normal sterile saline before applying UrgoStart^® Border.
  • Dry the surrounding skin carefully.
• Application of the Dressing:
  • Remove the protective wings.
  • Apply the soft-adherent side of UrgoStart^® Border to the wound (the adhesive silicone border)
  • Smooth the dressing over the wound
  • Apply compression bandaging over the dressing when prescribed
• Application of the sacrum version:
  • Place the dressing with the tip facing the sacral area
• Removal of the dressing:
  • Press down on the healthy skin, lift on the corner of the dressing and remove it carefully.
• Dressing changes:
  • UrgoStart^® Border dressing may be changed every 2 to 4 days and left in place up to 7 days depending on the level of exudate
    and the condition of the wound. The recommended treatment duration is a minimum of 8 weeks.

PRODUCT OPTIONS

Supplied in boxes of 10 individually packed sterile dressings.