CARRASORB™ M
Freeze-Dried Gel
New product from CARRINGTON LABORATORIES, INC.
P.O. Box 168128
2001 Walnut Hill Lane
Irving, TX 75016-8128
1-800-358-5205 (USA)
CARRASORB™ M is a state-of-the art, sterile, preservative-free, freeze-dried gel with aloe vera gel extract containing acemannan that absorbs wound exudate, transforms into a true gel similar to Carrington's CARRASYN(R) Wound Gel and maintains the moist wound environment necessary for the natural healing process.
Indications:
CARRASORB™ M Freeze-Dried Gel (FDG) is a sterile, preservative-free wound dressing that absorbs medium -exudate in the following wound types:
- Pressure Ulcers - Stages 1-4
- Diabetic Ulcers
- Foot Ulcers
- Stasis Ulcers
- Post-Surgical Incisions
- Radiation Dermatitis
- Abrasions
Performance Characteristics:
CARRASORB ™ M Freeze-Dried Gel (FDG) is a unique absorbent wound dressing developed and patented by Carrington Laboratories with the same properties as Carrington's CARRASYN ® Hydrogel.
Features Benefits Absorbs up to 20 times its own weight Fewer dressing changes, cost-effective Absorbs medium-exudate Matches product to type of wound draining When rehydrated becomes a gel Greater absorption, provides the moist wound environment necessary for the natural healing process Leaves no residue Fiber-free, non-irritating, non-toxic Clinically efficacious Improved patient outcomes Color coded Convenient, saves time, and ease of understanding Protocol:
Assess and document. Flush wound with a suitable cleanser such as CARRAKLENZ ™ or ULTRAKLENZ ™ Wound Cleanser.
Peel down side of package and remove CARRASORB™ M using a clean procedure or aseptic technique as appropriate.
Completely fill dead space with CARRASORB™ M wafer by folding into wound, or tearing to pack into undermined tissue (wafer decreases in size when absorbing exudate.)
Cover with secondary dressing such as Carrington film. Apply as often as necessary.
Return to Main Page, Wound Care Institute Newsletter, Fall 1996
