Cutimed® Epiona®

is a wound dressing for local interactive wound treatment. It is a sterile, freeze-dried matrix consisting of native collagen and calcium alginate. The collagen fibers form a three-dimensional open-pore matrix with a unique similarity to human dermis. This structure acts as a scaffold that boosts wound healing

  • Stimulates tissue growth
  • Increasing quality of life
  • Removal not necessary  

Intended Purpose

Cutimed Epiona is indicated for the treatment of all wounds healing by secondary intention which are free of necrotic tissue, e.g. diabetic ulcers, venous ulcers, pressure ulcers, ulcers caused by mixed vascular etiologies, trauma wounds and surgical wounds.

Wear time: The biologically degradable Cutimed Epiona will be absorbed naturally by the body. After first application, the wound should be treated at intervals of up to 72 hours, depending on the amount of exudate. Cutimed Epiona matrix which has not been absorbed by the body can remain in the wound.

Learn about the product's mode of action

This video shows how Cutimed Epiona supports and facilitates the healing of chronic and stagnating wounds and can be used for superficial and deep wounds.

Product benefits

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Stimulates tissue growth

Boosts wound healing in chronic and stagnating wounds and reduces wound size by up to 38% .(502080030),(50208004)
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Increasing quality of life

Accelerates wound healing, contributing to early patient mobilisation and reduced treatment time. It increases the quality of life.(50208003),(50208005)
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Removal not necessary

Made of native collagen, the product is degradable and removal is not necessary.

Easy application

Can be cut to size, rolled or folded into the wound bed. If required, several layers can be used. Both-side application possible. 

 Helps to stop bleeding

Contains native collagen and calcium alginate that supports haemostasis.

Product facts

Superficial and deep

Granulating

Epithelialising

Low to moderate

Secondary dressing needed

Both side application

How to use

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1. Prior to treatment with Cutimed Epiona, dry and necrotic tissue has to be removed.
2. After carrying out an enzymatic debridement, the wound should be cleaned carefully with a sterile physiological saline or Ringers‘ solution before Cutimed Epiona is applied.
3. To achieve an optimal effect, Cutimed Epiona should be applied directly to the entire wound bed.
4. In wounds with little or no exudate, Cutimed Epiona should be moistened with a saline solution or Ringer‘s solution.
5. The biologically degradable Cutimed Epiona will be absorbed naturally by the body.
6. Cutimed Epiona dressing must be covered with an appropriate secondary dressing in order to maintain a moist wound environment.
7. After first application, the wound should be treated at intervals of up to 72 hours, depending on the amount of exudate. Cutimed Epiona matrix which has not been absorbed by the body can remain in the wound.

Product specifications

Product
Essity Product Code
Size
Pack Quantity
NHS SC Code
PIP Code
Cutimed® Epiona® 7322900 5.1 cm x 5.1 cm 10 1 ELZ1200 415-3615
Cutimed® Epiona® 7322901 10.2 cm x 10.2 cm 10 1 ELZ1198 415-3623

Supporting products

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is a mechanical debridement pad which consists of two sorts of looped fibers, soft monofilament fibers for gentle abrasion that protect intact tissue and more abrasive fibers to break up and remove even firm slough.

Cutimed® Siltec®

is a silicone coated, sterile, absorbent polyurethane foam dressing with superabsorbent stripes to additionally absorb and lock wound exudate.

Cutimed® Siltec® B

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

Clinical Evidence

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Instruction for use

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