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Transforming wound care with Versiva® XCTM dressing

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Versiva® XCTM dressing is a unique dressing that provides clinicians and patients with all the benefits of Hydrofiber® Technology PLUS a water proof backing† that acts as a barrier against bacteria and viral pathogens, such as HIV and Hepatitis* for use with moderately-to-highly exuding chronic and acute wounds.

Versiva® XCTM dressing is the only dressing designed specifically to cover AQUACEL® dressing and AQUACEL® Ag dressing.

† use waterproof tape to secure the edges of non-adhesive dressing or dressings which have been cut across the central area

* provided the dressing remains intact and without leakage

The unique properties of Versiva® XCTM dressing help progress wounds toward healing.1, 2
 
  • Provides superior fluid retention3, *
  • Helps protect periwound skin and reduce maceration1, 2
  • Provides a bacterial and viral barrier against external contaminants**

* in vitro testing comparing Versiva® XCTM dressing to leading Foam dressings

** provided the dressing remains intact and without leakage

  • Minimises pain during wear and at dressing removal1
  • Designed to be skin-friendly.
  • Highly flexible, conformable and can be cut, enabling application in awkward areas
  • Low-profile with tapered edges for use under compression
  • Excellent ease of application and removal
  • Up to seven days’ wear time

* Please see package insert for complete instructions for use

Versiva® XCTM dressing on leg ulcers demonstrated a 50% decrease in mean wound size from baseline to final evaluation and clinicians reported healing or improvement in 89% of ulcers.1 *

In a prospective, noncomparative 4-week clinical study of 46 patients, 63% of patients had exuding leg ulcers for at least 6 months and 43% ofpatients had exuding leg ulcers for over 12 months

This study was funded by ConvaTec Inc.

Versiva® XCTM dressing on pressure ulcers was reported to heal/improve 61% of the ulcers and protection of the surrounding skin was rated as “good” or “excellent” in 79% of patients at final evaluation.2†

In a prospective, noncomparative 4-week clinical study of 23 patients with an average pressure ulcer duration of one year

This study was funded by ConvaTec Inc.

* in a protocol of care that included Versiva® XCTM dressing with compression and concomitant medications
† in a protocol of care that included Versiva® XCTM dressing, pressure reducing/relieving devices were mandatory
 

To see Versiva® XCTM dressings in action, please take a moment to watch our video presentation from David Parsons PhD, ConvaTec's Associate Director Anti-infectives Research & Development.

 

To see Versiva®XCTM dressing absorbing and retaining fluid under compression, click here.

Adhesive and non-adhesive
dressings are available in a range
of shapes and sizes, providing
flexibility, ease of application and
convenience for many different
wound types.

Indications*

  • Pressure ulcers
  • Leg ulcers
  • Diabetic foot ulcers
  • Burns
  • Surgical
  • Traumatic wounds
  • Skin tears

* Under the supervision of a healthcare professional

References [+]

  1. Vanscheidt W, Munter KC, Klovekorn W Vin F, Gauthier JP, Ukat A . A prospective study on the use of a non-adhesive gelling foam dressing on exuding leg ulcers. J Wound Care. 2007;16(6):261-265.
  2. Parish LC, Dryski M, Cadden S. Prospective clinical study of a new adhesive gelling foam dressing in pressure ulcers, Int Wound J. 2008;5:60-677
  3. Griffiths B, Adams S, Kelly S, Shaw. Retention of fluid and lateral spread in a new gelling foam versus other foam dressings. Poster presented at 20th Annual Symposium on Advanced Wound Care and the Wound Healing Society Meeting: April 28-May1, 2007;Tampa, FL.