The Cutimed® range is proven to help in advanced wound management. On this page, you can view and explore a selection of clinical studies that underline the performance of the Cutimed portfolio.
Clean & Debride
Evans-Charles S. Cutimed DebriClean: a 23-patient wound bed preparation product evaluation. Wounds UK. 2021; Vol 17, No 13. Read more
Ousey K, Schofield A (2021) Wound bed preparation Made Easy. Wounds UK, London. Available from: www.wounds-uk.com/ made-easy. Read more
Stürmer E. et al. Clinical performance and safety of a debridement pad with abrasive and non-abrasive fibers. J Wound Care. 2024 Jun 2;33(6):408-416. Read more
Manage Infection
Kammerlander G et al. An investigation of Cutimed Sorbact as an antimicrobial alternative in wound management. Wounds UK. 2008;4:10-18. Read more
Husmark J et al. Antimicrobial effects of bacterial binding to a dialkylcarbamoyl chloride-coated wound dressing: an in vitro study. J Wound Care. 2022;31:560-570. Read more
Mosti G et al. Comparative study of two antimicrobial dressings in infected leg ulcers: a pilot study. J Wound Care. 2015;24:121-122, 124-127. Read more
Stephen-Haynes J et al. Cutimed Siltec foam and Cutimed Sorbact gel dressings: a clinical audit. Wounds UK. 2010;6:130-136. Read more
Bua N et al. Dialkylcarbamoyl Chloride Dressings in the Prevention of Surgical Site Infections after Nonimplant Vascular Surgery. Ann Vasc Surg. 2017;44:387-392. Read more
Gentili V et al. Panbacterial real-time PCR to evaluate bacterial burden in chronic wounds treated with Cutimed Sorbact. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 2012;31:1523-1529. Read more
Haycocks S et al. Use of a DACC-coated antimicrobial dressing in people with diabetes and a history of foot ulceration. Wounds UK. 2011;7:108-114. Read more
Chadwick P et al. Bacterial-binding dressings in the management of wound healing and infection prevention: a narrative review. J Wound Care. 2019;28(6):370-382. Read more
Dwiyana et al. Clinical efficacy of dialkylcarbamoylchloride-coated cotton acetate dressing versus combination of normal saline dressing and 2% mupirocin ointment in infected wounds of epidermolysis bullosa. Dermatol Ther. 2019;32(5):e13047. Read more
Rippon et al. Antimicrobial stewardship strategies in wound care: evidence to support the use of dialkylcarbamoyl chloride (DACC)- coated wound dressings. J Wound Care. 2021;30(4):284-296. Read more
Ciprandi et al. Meeting the Challenges in Pediatric Wound Care: Our 15-Year Experience with Dialkylcarbamoyl Chloride-Coated Dressing Technology in Acute and Chronic Wounds. Chronic Wound Care Management and Research. 2022;9:23-33. Read more
Lee JW et al. A comparison between DACC with chlorhexidine acetate-soaked paraffin gauze and foam dressing for skin graft donor sites. J Wound Care. 2018;27(1):28-35. Read more
Ciliberti M et al. The Effect of a Bacteria- and Fungi- binding Mesh Dressing on the Bacterial Load of Pressure Ulcers Treated With Negative Pressure Wound Therapy: A Pilot Study. Wounds. 2016;28(11):408-420. Read more
Grothier L & Stephenson J. An audit to determine the clinical effectiveness of a pathway for managing wound infection. Wounds UK. 2015;11:30-7. Read more
Ljungh A et al. Using the principle of hydrophobic interaction to bind and remove wound bacteria. J Wound Care. 2006;15(4):175-180. Read more
Susilo YB et al. Significant and rapid reduction of free endotoxin using a dialkylcarbamoyl chloride-coated wound dressing. J Wound Care. 2022;31(6):502-509. Read more
Bateman et al. Evidence is building to support using a DACC-coated antimicrobial wound contact layer with NPWT. Wounds UK. 2015; 11:1. Read more
Powell Get al. Managing venous leg ulcers using compression therapy and dressings. Br J Nurs. 2015;24(15):S42-S49. Read more
Wounds UK. Quick Guide. Cutimed© Sorbact© and antimicrobial stewardship. Jul 24. Read more
Manage Infection & Exudate
See the evidence listed under Manage Infection - Sorbact® Technology.
Seckam AM et al. Clinical performance and quality of life impact of an absorbent bacteria-binding foam dressing. British Journal of nursing. 2021;30. Read more
Rippon et al (2023) Experimental and clinical evidence for DACC-coated dressings: an update. J Wound Care 2023 32:Sup8a, S13-S22. Read more
Wounds UK (2020) Best Practice Statement: Antimicrobial stewardship strategies for wound management. Wounds UK, London. Available to download from: www.wounds-uk.com. Read more
Williams K (2022) The Leeds Wounds Infection Framework: Development and implementation of a new pathway to improve care. Wounds UK, London. Available from: www.wounds-uk.com. Read more
Manage Exudate
Bateman SD. 150 patient experiences with a soft silicone foam dressing. Br J Nurs. Jun 25-Jul 8, 2015;24(12):S16, S18-23. Read more
King B, Barrett S (2018) A clinical evaluation of 20 patients when using a new absorbent silicone foam wound dressing: Cutimed Siltec B. Wounds UK, London. Available from: www.wounds-uk.com. Read more
Seckam A. A multicentre, observational evaluation of the product characteristics of two absorbent foam dressings. Br J Nurs. 2019 Jun 27;28(12):S10-S17. Read more
Bateman SD. The challenge of skin tears and lacerations in an emergency environment. Wounds UK. 2014; 10. 94-99. Read more
Making the Case: Cutimed Sorbion Sachet. Wounds UK, London. Available from: www.wounds-uk.com/making-the-case. Read more
Stephen-Haynes J, Leak K, Timmons J, Gray D, Russell F (2010) Cutimed Siltec foam and Cutimed Sorbact gel dressings: a clinical audit. Wounds UK, London. Available from: www.wounds-uk.com. Read more
Stephen-Haynes J, Timmons J (2009) Cutimed Siltec: a foam dressing range with super absorbers and a silicone wound contact layer. Wounds UK, London. Available from: www.wounds-uk.com. Read more
Bateman S (2014) The challenge of skin tears and lacerations in an emergency environment. Wounds UK, London. Available from: www.wounds-uk.com. Read more
Bateman S (2014) Improving the holistic wound care experience and integrating an education regimen. Wounds UK, London. Available from: www.wounds-uk.com. Read more
Hardy D (2010) Chronic oedema and associated complications. Wounds UK, London. Available from: www.wounds-uk.com. Read more
Sutherland L. A modern dressing range to meet today's wound care challenges. JCN. 2013;27(5):35-40. Read more
Romanelli M et al. A pilot study evaluating the wound and skin care performances of the Hydration Response Technology dressing - a new concept of debridement, J Wound Technology. 2009; Vol. 5.
Panca M et al. Clinical and cost-effectiveness of absorbent dressings in the treatment of highly exuding VLUs. J Wound Care. 2013 Mar;22(3):109-10, 112-8. Read more
Romanelli M et al. Exudate management made easy. Wounds Int. 2010; 1(2):1-6. Read more
Todd M et al. Managing ulceration and lymphorrhea in chronic oedema. Br J Community Nurs. 2017;22 Suppl 5(Sup5):S34-S41. Read more
Cutting KF. Managing wound exudate using a super-absorbent polymer dressing: a 53-patient clinical evaluation. Journal of Wound Care. 2009;18(5):200-05. Read more
Making the Case: Cutimed Sorbion Sachet S. Wounds UK, London. Available from: www.wounds-uk.com/making-the-case. Read more
Quick Guide: Exudate management: Optimising the wound bed. Wounds UK, London. Available from: www.wounds-uk.com. Read more
Cutting K (2016) Cutimed Sorbion Sachet Made Easy. Wounds UK, London. Available from: www.wounds-uk.com/made-easy. Read more
NHS Clinical Evaluation Team. Clinical Review Superabsorbent Dressings (2018). Read more
Manage Tissue Boost
Wiegand C et al. A novel native collagen dressing with advantageous properties to promote physiological wound healing. J Wound Care. 2016; 2;25:713-720. Read more
Sabo M et. al. A Post-marketing Surveillance Study of Chronic Wounds Treated With a Native Collagen Calcium Alginate Dressing. Ostomy Wound Manage. 2018; 64:38-43. Read more
Jesty J et. al. Assessment in vitro of the active hemostatic properties of wound dressings. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater. 2009;89:536-542. Read more
Tati R et al. Biological wound matrices with native dermis-like collagen efficiently modulate protease activity. J Wound Care. 2018;27:199-209. doi: 10.12968/jowc.2018.27.4.199. PMID: 29637827. Read more
Complementary
Derbyshire A. Using a silicone-based dressing as a primary wound contact layer. British Journal of Nursing. 2014;23 Suppl 20: S14-S20. Read more
Making the Case: Cuticell Contact. Available from: www.wounds-uk.com/making-the-case Read more
Bateman S (2015) The vulnerable patient with high risk skin integrity – positive benefits of a long wear time, silicone wound contact layer. Wounds UK, London. Available from: www.wounds-uk.com. Read more