TIELLE™ HYDROPOLYMER DRESSING


JOHNSON & JOHNSON MEDICAL, INC.
Contact: Robin Carlstein
J&J Medical, Inc.
817.784.4982

Product Description: TIELLE™ Hydropolymer dressing is constructed from an absorbent hydropolymer. It is an island dressing with a unique exudate handling system. TIELLE Dressing is backed by a layer of material which assists in the distribution of exudate throughout the dressing. The layers form an island attached to a conformable, waterproof, polyurethane backing which is permeable to water vapor and gases.

WOUND TYPES: TIELLE Dressing is indicated for the management of both chronic and superficial, low to moderate exudating wounds. It has been found to be safe, comfortable, and effective therapy in the healing of leg ulcers, sacral wounds and heel wounds.

USAGE BENEFITS:

  • Skin-friendly adhesive makes it easier to apply and remove than a hydrocolloid.
  • Provides a moist environment, thus contributing to an improvement in the condition of the wound.
  • More than four times more fluid handling capacity than hydrocolloids.
  • Reduced odor level.
  • No liquefaction of gel from dressing.
  • Advanced fluid handling system draws excess moisture away from the wound site preventing maceration.
  • Reduces the need for irrigation because no gel is left in the wound.
  • Suitable for use under compression bandaging.
  • Can be used in conjunction with hydrogels and alginates.
  • More cost effective because it reduces the number of dressing changes for undisturbed moist wound healing.

Return to Main Page, Wound Care Institute Newsletter, Fall 1996