Cutimed^® Sorbact Hydro^®

(previously known as Cutimed^® Sorbact^® Gel)

is a non-absorbent bacteria and fungi binding wound dressing, based on Sorbact^® Technology. It consists of a Sorbact^® DACC™-coated wound contact layer covered with a hydrogel containing carbomer and propylene glycol (10%). Cutimed Sorbact Hydro hydrates and donates moisture to the wound bed and facilitates autolytic debridement.

Treats and helps to prevent wound infection
Safe removal of bacteria, fungi and endotoxins
Effective against most common resistant pathogens

Intended Purpose

Indications: Cutimed Sorbact Hydro is intended for use in management of clean, contaminated, colonized or infected dry to exuding wounds, such as surgical wounds, traumatic wounds, burns, pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers and leg ulcers. It can be used on both superficial and deep wounds. For managing exudate, Cutimed Sorbact Hydro should be used together with a moisture preserving secondary dressing appropriate for the exudate level.

Wear time: Should the clinical condition allow, the dressing can be left in place for up to 7 days.

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Product benefits

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Treats and helps to prevent wound infection

Sorbact Technology dressings reduce bioburden and support effective wound healing, with no known contraindications and low risk of allergies^{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}.

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Safe removal of bacteria, fungi and endotoxins

Sorbact Technology dressings irreversibly bind and remove bacteria, without the release of active agents to the wound⁵. Development of bacterial or fungal resistance is not expected.

Effective against most common resistant pathogens

In vitro tests show that Sorbact Technology dressings are able to inhibit the growth of the Top 5 World Health Organization (WHO) pathogens ⁷.

Hydrates the wound

Hydration assists a moist wound environment and facilitates the natural wound healing process.

Product facts

Superficial and deep

Necrotic

Infected

Sloughy

Dry to excessive

Secondary dressing needed

Both side application

How to use

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1. Prepare the wound and surrounding skin according to local clinical practice.
2. Select an appropriate dressing size.
3. Remove the dressing from the peel pouch using an aseptic technique.
4. If the dressing is cut, use an aseptic technique.
5. Apply the dressing. Ensure that the dressing comes into direct contact with the complete wound surface to allow microorganisms to bind to the dressing. The dressing should not overlap the surrounding skin. Avoid dense packing when used in deep wounds.
6. Apply a moisture preserving secondary dressing appropriate for the exudate level, such as foam dressing, absorbent pad or film dressing, and fixate.
7. The dressing change frequency depends on exudate levels and the overall condition of the wound and surrounding skin. Should the clinical condition allow, the dressing can be left in place for up to 7 days.
How to Remove
Should the dressing adhere to the wound, moisten the dressing to assist removal and to avoid disruption of the healing wound.

For detailed product information, including indications for use, contraindications, precautions and warnings, please consult the product’s Instructions for Use (IFU).

Product specifications

Product	Essity Product Code	Size	Pack Quantity	PIP Code
Cutimed^® Sorbact Hydro^®	7261144	7.5 cm x 7.5 cm	10	347-7015
Cutimed^® Sorbact Hydro^®	7261145	7.5 cm x 15 cm	10	347-7023

Supporting products

Cutimed^® Siltec^®

is a silicone coated, sterile, absorbent polyurethane foam dressing for atraumatic dressing changes that contains superabsorbent stripes which absorb and lock wound exudate.

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Cutimed^® Siltec^® B

is a silicone coated, sterile, absorbent polyurethane foam dressing for atraumatic dressing changes that contains superabsorbent stripes which absorb and lock wound exudate. It has an additional silicone adhesive border, that allows secure and gentle fixation of the dressing.

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Medical References

¹ 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.

² Stanirowski P et al. Randomized controlled trial evaluating dialkylcarbamoyl chloride impregnated dressings for the prevention of surgical site infections in adult women undergoing cesarean section. Surg Infect (Larchmt). 2016;17:427-435.

³ Kammerlander G et al. An investigation of Cutimed Sorbact as an antimicrobial alternative in wound management. Wounds UK. 2008;4:10-18.

⁴ 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.

⁵ 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.

⁶ 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.

⁷ Husmark J et al. Antimicrobial effect of a DACC-coated bacteria-binding wound dressing against WHO pathogens. EWMA. November 18-19, 2020, virtual conference (EP006).

Clinical Evidence

On this page, you can view and explore a selection of clinical studies that underline the performance of the Cutimed portfolio.

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Instruction for use

Please make sure to always follow the instructions for use, including the safety information provided with the product. Not at hand? Find the needed safety information in this database!

Cutimed IFUs

Cutimed^® Sorbact Hydro^®