Hydrofera Blue READY Antibacterial Foam Dressings that maintain a moist environment for wound healing without the need for hydration. Designed for shallow wounds, these sterile dressings effectively manage moderate to high levels of exudate while providing up to seven days of wear time, depending on the clinical conditions of the wound. The dressing’s combination of methylene blue and gentian violet offers broad-spectrum antibacterial protection, which kills bacteria within the dressing. Hydrofera Blue READY dressings are made from polyurethane (PU) foam and are sterile, safe, and non-cytotoxic.
Features
- Safe, Non-cytotoxic
- Manages bioburden
- Kills bacteria within the dressing
- Broad-spectrum antibacterial protection
- Rapid wicking and exudate retention
- Up to 7-day wear time, if clinical conditions allow
- No hydration required – Maintains a moist wound environment without the need for hydration
- Active Ingredients: Methylene blue (less than or equal to 0.00035 g/g) and Gentian violet (less than or equal to 0.00035 g/g)
Indications for Use:
- Post-surgical incisions
- Pressure injuries
- Donor sites
- Venous stasis ulcers
- Arterial ulcers
- Diabetic ulcers
- Abrasions and lacerations
- Superficial burns
- Acute and chronic wounds
- Cavity wounds
- Dehisced wounds
- Dry skin conditions
- Granulating/epithelializing wounds
- Infected and sloughy wounds
- Moderate/highly exudating wounds
- Non/minimally exudating wounds
- Palliative wounds
How to Use Hydrofera Blue READY Dressing
- Cleanse the wound in accordance with established procedures. Carefully dry the periwound tissue.
- Select the appropriate dressing size to ensure the dressing will cover the entire wound. The dressing may be cut in order to optimize placement over wounds on heels, elbows, etc.
- Apply the dull side down and the shiny side facing up. The material should then be secured with a bandage, tape, or compression wrap.
Removal
- Hydrofera Blue READY can be left in place for up to 7 days.
- Depending on the exudate and clinical contditions of the wound.
- The dressing should be changed if it turns white.
Contraindications
- The dressings are not indicated for third-degree burns.
- The dressings should not be used on individuals who are sensitive to or who have had an allergic reaction to the dressing or one of its components.
- Do not reuse dressing