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1 Advanced Wound Management Catalogue Animal Health

2 Advanced Wound Device s PICO Category Indications Format U/M # Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) PICO Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System is indicated for patients who would benefit from a suction device (negative pressure) as it may promote wound healing via removal of low to moderate levels of exudates and infectious materials. PICO is suitable for use in both a hospital and home care setting. Examples of appropriate wound types include: Acute wounds Chronic wounds Flaps and grafts Incision sites Partial-thickness burns Sub-acute and dehisced wounds Traumatic wounds Ulcers (such as diabetic or pressure ulcers) 10cm x 20cm 10cm x 30cm 10cm x 40cm 15cm x 15cm 15cm x 20cm 15cm x 30cm 20cm x 20cm 25cm x 25cm 1 ca/3 kits 1 ca/3 kits 1 ca/3 kits 1 ca/3 kits 1 ca/3 kits 1 ca/3 kits 1 ca/3 kits 1 ca/3 kits ( *) ( *) ( *) ( *) PICO sterile pump kits are OR ready *Orders will be filled with this product code until inventory is depleted.

3 Advanced Wound Care s ACTICOAT & ACTICOAT 7 Category Indications Format U/M # Silver-Coated Antimicrobial Barrier Dressing with Nanocrystalline Silver ACTICOAT & ACTICOAT 7 with Nanocrystalline Silver are indicated as an effective barrier to bacterial penetration with a dressing function that may help reduce infection in partial and full-thickness wounds including pressure ulcers, venous ulcers, diabetic ulcers, surgical wounds, first and second degree burns, and donor and recipient graft sites. ACTICOAT 5cm X 5cm 10cm X 10cm 10cm X 20cm 20cm X 40cm 40cm X 40cm 10cm X 120cm 1 bx/12 dressings 1 bx/12 dressings 1 bx/6 dressings 1 bx/6 dressings 1 bx/6 dressings ACTICOAT 7 5cm X 5cm 10cm X 12.5cm 15cm X 15cm ACTICOAT Absorbent Silver-Coated Antimicrobial Calcium Alginate Dressing with Nanocrystalline Silver ACTICOAT Absorbent with Nanocrystalline Silver is indicated for use on moderately to heavily exudating partial and full-thickness wounds including pressure ulcers, venous ulcers, diabetic ulcers, surgical wounds, donor and recipient graft sites, first and second degree burns and cavity wounds. ACTICOAT Absorbent dressings may be used over debrided and partial thickness wounds. ACTICOAT Absorbent 2cm X 30cm 10cm X 12.5cm ACTICOAT Absorbent may be used on infected wounds. Where the product is used on infected wounds the infection should be inspected and treated as per local clinical protocol. ACTICOAT Flex 3 / ACTICOAT Flex 7 with Nanocrystalline Silver is indicated as an antimicrobial barrier dressing over partial and full thickness wounds such as burns, recipient graft sites, surgical sites, pressure ulcers, venous ulcers and diabetic ulcers. ACTICOAT Flex 3 & ACTICOAT Flex 7 Silver-Coated Antimicrobial Barrier Dressing with Nanocrystalline Silver ACTICOAT Flex 3 & ACTICOAT Flex 7 may be used on infected wounds. Where the product is used on infected wounds the infection should be inspected and treated as per local clinical protocol. ACTICOAT Flex 3 & ACTICOAT Flex 7 may be used as a wound contact layer in combination with negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) for up to 3 days. ACTICOAT Flex 3 5cm X 5cm 10cm X 10cm 10cm X 20cm 20cm X 40cm 40cm X 40cm 10cm X 120cm ACTICOAT Flex 7 5cm X 5cm 10cm X 12.5cm 15cm X 15cm 2.5cm x 60cm 1 bx/12 dressings 1 bx/12 dressings 1 bx/6 dressings 1 bx/6 dressings 1 bx/6 dressings

4 Advanced Wound Care s ACTICOAT Moisture Control Category Indications Format U/M # Silver-Coated Absorbent Antimicrobial Dressing with Nanocrystalline Silver ACTICOAT Moisture Control with Nanocrystalline Silver is indicated as an absorbent dressing for exuding, partial or full-thickness wounds including pressure ulcers, venous ulcers, diabetic ulcers, burns, donor and recipient graft sites, and dehiscent surgical wounds. ACTICOAT Moisture Control may be used on infected wounds. Where the product is used on infected wounds, the infection should be inspected and treated as per local clinical protocol. ACTICOAT Moisture Control 5cm X 5cm 10cm X 10cm 10cm X 20cm ACTICOAT Post-Op Silver-Coated Absorbent Antimicrobial Dressing with Nanocrystalline Silver ACTICOAT Post-Op with Nanocrystalline Silver is indicated as an absorbent dressing for use on exuding partial and full thickness wounds such as surgical wounds, dehisced surgical wounds, pressure ulcers, venous ulcers, diabetic ulcers, burns, donor sites and recipient graft sites. ACTICOAT Post-Op may be used on infected wounds. Where the product is used on infected wounds the infection should be inspected and treated as per local clinical protocol. ACTICOAT Post-Op 10cm X 12cm 10cm X 20cm 10cm X 25cm ALGISITE M Calcium Alginate Dressing ALGISITE M is indicated for the management of full and partial thickness wounds, with moderate to heavy exudate and which may also be prone to minor bleeding such as: pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, surgical wounds, diabetic foot ulcers, malignant wounds and burns. ALGISITE M 5cm x 5cm 10cm x 10cm 15cm x 20cm 2cm x 30cm

5 Advanced Wound Care s AMETOP Gel 4% Category Indications Format U/M # Tetracaine Hydrochloride Gel 4% w/w AMETOP Gel 4% is indicated for percutaneous local anesthetic to produce anesthesia of the skin prior to venepuncture or venous cannulation, including intravenous injections of medications. AMETOP Gel 4% 1.5g tube & 6cm x 7cm dressing 1 bx/12 tubes + 24 dressings BACTIGRAS Chlorhexidine Acetate Tulle Gras Dressing BACTIGRAS is indicated for a wide range of wounds where there is a risk of infection, or on already infected wounds in conjunction with systemic antibacterials. The range of wounds on which BACTIGRAS may be used include: Minor burns and scalds Lacerations, abrasions and other skin loss wounds Donor and recipient graft sites Leg ulcers BACTIGRAS 5cm x 5cm 10cm x 10cm 10cm x 10cm 15cm x 20cm 1 ca/12 bxs/50drsgs 1 ca/12 bxs/10 drsgs 1 ca/18 bxs/50drsgs 1 ca/12 bxs/10 drsgs

6 Advanced Wound Care s ICHTHOPASTE Category Indications Format U/M # Zinc Paste 6.32% w/w and Ichthammol 2% w/w Bandage ICHTHOPASTE is indicated to assist the management of leg ulcers. Where venous insufficiency exists, the paste bandage should be used under graduated compression bandaging. ICHTHOPASTE is also suitable fur use in the management of chronic eczema / dermatitis, where occlusion is indicated. ICHTHOPASTE 7.5cm X 6m 1 bx/12 dressings

7 Advanced Wound Care s INTRASITE Gel & INTRASITE Conformable Category Indications Format U/M # Interactive Amorphous Hydrogel INTRASITE Gel / INTRASITE Conformable is indicated for the management of shallow and deep open wounds healing by secondary intention, e.g. venous leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, surgical and malignant wounds, partial thickness burns, scalds, lacerations and grazes, amputations and fungating ulcers and also for the management of granulating cavity wounds, excoriated skin and radiation burns. It can be used on infected wounds under medical supervision. INTRASITE Conformable is especially useful for the packing of deep cavity wounds to prevent premature closure. INTRASITE Gel 8g APPLIPAK 15g APPLIPAK 25g APPLIPAK INTRASITE Conformable 10cm x 10cm 10cm x 20cm 10cm x 40cm 1 ca/4 bxs/10 appl. 1 ca/4 bxs/10 appl. 1 ca/4 bxs/10 appl. 1 ca/12bxs/10drsgs 1 ca/8 bxs/10 drsgs 1 ca/6 bxs/10 drsgs IODOSORB Cadexomer Iodine IODOSORB is indicated for the topical treatment of chronic exuding wounds. IODOSORB can be used under compression therapy. IODOSORB may be used on infected wounds. Where the product is used on infected wounds the infection should be inspected and treated as per local clinical protocol. Ointment 10g tube 20g tube 40g tube Paste 5g (4cm x 6cm) 10g (6cm x 8cm) 17g (8cm x 10cm) 1 bx/4 tubes 1 bx/2 tubes 1 bx/1 tube 1 bx/3 dressings 1 bx/2 dressings IV3000 Moisture Responsive Catheter Dressing IV3000 is intended for dressing central line, peripheral, epidural and paediatric catheters. Standard 6cm x 8.5cm 10cm x 14cm 10cm x 14cm 1 bx/100 dressings 1 bx/50 dressings Frame Delivery 6cm x 7cm 10cm x 12cm 1 bx/100 dressings 1 bx/50 dressings One-Hand 5cm x 6cm 6cm x 7cm 7cm x 9cm 9cm x 12cm 10cm x 12cm 1 bx/100 dressings 1 bx/100 dressings 1 bx/100 dressings 1 bx/50 dressings 1 bx/50 dressings

8 Advanced Wound Care s JELONET Category Indications Format U/M # Paraffin Gauze Dressing JELONET is indicated to dress minor burns and scalds, donor and recipient graft sites, skin loss wounds, lacerations and abrasions, as well as chronic wounds such as leg ulcers or pressure sores. JELONET 5cm x 5cm 10cm x 10cm 10cm x 10cm 10cm x 40cm 1 bx/50 drsgs 1 ca/12 bxs/10 drsgs 1 ca/9 bxs/100 drsgs 1 ca/6 bxs/10 drsgs cm x 7m 10cm x 10cm 1 ca/6 bxs/1 drsgs 1 ca/6 bxs/10 drsgs LEUKOSTRIP Adhesive Hypoallergenic Wound Closure Strips LEUKOSTRIP is indicated for primary and secondary closure of skin wounds and is used in the fixation of skin grafts. LEUKOSTRIP 4.0mm x 38mm 6.4mm x 76mm 6.4mm x 102mm 13.0mm x 102mm 1 ca/4 bxs/400 drsgs 1 ca/4 bxs/150 drsgs 1 ca/4 bxs/250 drsgs 1 ca/4 bxs/300 drsgs MELOLITE Low Adherent Absorbent Dressing MELOLITE is indicated for cuts, scrapes and post-operative use, and in particular as a primary dressing over clean, sutured wounds, minor burns, abrasions and lacerations. MELOLITE 5cm x 7.5cm 10cm x 7.5cm 20cm x 7.5cm 1 ca/18 bxs/100 drsgs 1 ca/12 bxs/100 drsgs 1 ca/6 bxs/100 drsgs NO-STING SKIN-PREP Protective Dressing No-Sting SKIN-PREP helps to protect intact or damaged skin from irritation caused by urine and/or fecal incontinence, digestive juices, wound drainage, adhesives and friction. When applied to intact or damaged skin, it forms a film for attachment site for drainage tubes, external catheters, surrounding ostomy sites and adhesive dressings. No-Sting SKIN-PREP 1ml wipe 3ml swab 28ml spray 1 bx/50 wipes 1 bx/50 swabs 1 bx/12 bottle

9 Advanced Wound Care s OPSITE Category Indications Format U/M # Transparent, Adhesive Polyurethane Film OPSITE is intended to adhere throughout long surgical operations to the surrounding skin and most importantly to the wound edge. It is suitable for all types of surgery: Orthopedic Neuro surgery Major abdominal Plastic Open heart and thoracic Ophthalmic Pediatric OPSITE 10cm X 14cm 10cm X 14cm 10cm X 28cm 15cm X 28cm 25cm X 14cm 30cm X 28cm 40cm X 42cm 45cm X 28cm 45cm X 55cm 84cm X 56cm 1 bx/50 dressings OPSITE FLEXIFIX Moisture Vapor Permeable Transparent Film Roll OPSITE FLEXIFIX is indicated to protect the skin around stoma and under leg bags, to relieve pain in painful diabetic neuropathy, to retain primary dressings. It is also indicated as prophylaxis of pressure sores. OPSITE FLEXIFIX 5cm x 10m 10cm x 10m 15cm x 10m 1 ca/24 bxs/1 roll 1 ca/12 bxs/1 roll 1 ca/12 bxs/1 roll OPSITE FLEXIGRID Moisture Vapor Permeable Transparent Film Dressing OPSITE FLEXIGRID is indicated to dress superficial pressure sores, minor burns, scalds, abrasions and lacerations, post-operative wounds, skin grafts, donor sites, and leg ulcers in the final stage of healing and to protect the skin around stoma and under leg bags and from friction and external contamination (prophylaxis against pressure sores). It is also indicated to provide catheter fixation, to retain primary dressings (e.g. INTRASITE Gel or ALLEVYN Cavity) and to relieve pain in painful diabetic neuropathy. OPSITE FLEXIGRID 6cm x 7cm 10cm x 12cm 15cm x 20cm 12cm x 25cm 1 bx/100 dressings 1 bx/50 dressings OPSITE POST-Op Transparent Waterproof Dressing with Absorbent Pad OPSITE POST-Op is indicated to dress acute wounds such as abrasions, post-operative wounds, minor burns, cuts and lacerations where levels of exudate are low / moderate. OPSITE POST-Op 6.5cm x 5cm 9.5cm x 8.5cm 15.5cm x 8.5 cm 25cm x 10cm 35cm x 10cm 1 bx/100 dressings

10 Advanced Wound Care s OPSITE Post-Op Visible Category Indications Format U/M # Waterproof, bacteria proof dressing with see-through absorbent pad OPSITE Post-Op Visible is indicated to dress acute wounds such as, post-operative wounds, lacerations, cuts, abrasions and minor burns where levels of exudate are low / moderate. OPSITE Post-Op Visible 10cm x 8cm 15cm x 10cm 20cm x 10cm 25cm x 10cm 30cm x 10cm 35cm x 10cm OPSITE Spray Moisture Vapour Permeable Spray Dressing OPSITE Spray is indicated for use in a variety of minor dry wounds, in particular: minor cuts, abrasions and burns, over dry sutured wounds, sealing of drainage tubes and external orthopaedic fixation, such as Steinmann pins, after suture removal, over vaccination sites, over intact blisters and skin graft fixation. OPSITE Spray 100ml can 1 ca/12 bottles PRIMAPORE Adhesive Non- Woven Wound Dressing PRIMAPORE is indicated to dress post-operative wounds; or cuts, lacerations or sutured wounds. PRIMAPORE 8.3cm X 6cm 10cm X 8cm 15cm X 8cm 20cm X 10cm 25cm X 10cm 35cm X 10cm 1 ca/12 bxs/50drsgs 1 ca/10 bxs/20drsgs 1 ca/10 bxs/20drsgs 1 ca/10 bxs/20drsgs 1 ca/10 bxs/20drsgs 1 ca/10 bxs/20drsgs

11 Advanced Wound Care s PROFORE Category Indications Format U/M # Multi-Layer Compression Bandage System PROFORE is indicated for the management of venous leg ulcers and associated conditions. PROFORE 4 Layer 4 Layer latex free Wound contact layer 14cm x 20cm 1 ca/8 bxs/1 drsg 1 ca/8 bxs/1 drsg 1 bx/50 drsgs PROFORE Lite A 3-Layer Sustained Compression Bandage System PROFORE is indicated for the management of venous leg ulcers and associated conditions. PROFORE Lite is specifically designed for conditions in which there is both venous and arterial involvement. PROFORE Lite 3 Layer 3 Layer latex free 1 ca/8 bxs/1 drsg 1 ca/8 bxs/1 drsg REMOVE Adhesive Remover REMOVE is indicated to minimise trauma caused by adhesive removal and to remove adhesive residue from the skin. REMOVE Wipes 220ml bottle 1 ca/20bxs/50drsgs 1 ca/12 bottles

12 Advanced Wound Care s SECURA Dimethicone Protectant Category Indications Format U/M # Dimethicone 5% w/w Cream SECURA Dimethicone Protectant is indicated as a skin protectant to help prevent incontinence-associated dermatitis (minor skin irritation due to incontinence), to protect minor skin irritation due to incontinence-associated dermatitis and help protect from wetness, and to temporarily help to relieve chafed, chapped or cracked skin or lips. SECURA D 114g tube 1 ca/12 tubes SECURA Extra Protective Cream Zinc Oxide 30% w/w Cream SECURA Extra Protective Cream helps treat incontinence-associated dermatitis. SECURA EPC 90g tube 1 ca/24 tubes SECURA Moisturizing Cleanser Skin Cleanser SECURA Moisturizing Cleanser is indicated as a skin cleanser for the perineum or body. It aids in the removal of urine and feces, or other foreign material. SECURA Moisturizing Cleanser is fragrance free. SECURA Moisturizing Cleanser 118ml bottle 236ml bottle 4 L bottle 1 ca/24 bottles 1 ca/24 bottles 1 ca/4 bottles

13 Advanced Wound Care s SECURA Professional Care Lotion Category Indications Format U/M # Moisturizing Lotion SECURA Professional Care Lotion is indicated as an overall body moisturizer to relieve itchiness and discomfort caused by dry skin. SECURA PCL 30ml tube 120ml bottle 360ml bottle 1 ca/72 tubes 1 ca/48 bottles 1 ca/12 bottles SECURA Protective Cream Zinc Oxide 10% w/w Cream SECURA Protective Cream helps treat incontinence-associated dermatitis. SECURA PC 40g tube 78g tube 1 ca/24 tubes 1 ca/24 tubes SECURA Protective Ointment Petrolatum 99% w/w Ointment SECURA Protective Ointment is indicated as a skin protectant to help prevent incontinence-associated dermatitis (minor skin irritation due to incontinence), to protect minor skin irritation due to incontinenceassociated dermatitis and help protect from wetness, and to temporarily help relieving chafed, chapped or cracked skin or lips. SECURA PO 70g tube 1 ca/24 tubes

14 Advanced Wound Care s SECURA Total Body Foam Cleanser Category Indications Format U/M # Antimicrobial Skin Cleanser SECURA Total Body Foam Cleanser is indicated as a skin cleanser for the perineum or body. It aids in the removal or urine and feces, or other foreign material. SECURA Total Body Foam Cleanser 133ml bottle 250ml bottle 1 ca/12 bottles 1 ca/12 bottles SECURA UNI DERM Moisturizing Cream SECURA UNI-DERM is indicated to moisturize and condition dry skin. SECURA UniDerm 80g tube 1 ca/24 tubes SKIN-PREP Protective Dressing SKIN-PREP is indicated as en effective barrier between skin and tape to reduce the risk of skin damage or skin sensitivity due to adhesives. SKIN-PREP 118ml bottle Wipes 1 ca/12 bottles 1ca/20bx/50 wipes

15 Advanced Wound Care s Category Indications Format U/M # VISCOPASTE PB7 Zinc Paste 10% w/w Bandage VISCOPASTE 7.5cm X 6m 1 bx/12 dressings VISCOPASTE PB7 is indicated to assist the management of venous leg ulcers. Where venous insufficiency exists, the paste bandage should be used under graduated compression bandaging. VISCOPASTE PB7 is also suitable for use in the management of chronic eczema/dermatitis, where occlusion is indicated. ZIPZOC Zinc Paste 20% w/w Impregnated Stocking ZIPZOC is indicated for the treatment of chronic leg ulcers. Where the cause is due to chronic venous insufficiency (poor circulation in the veins), ZIPZOC can be used under compression bandaging. ZIPZOC 82cm x 14cm 82cm x 14cm 1 bx/4 stockings 1 bx/10 stockings

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