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KytoCel Chitosan absorbent gelling fibre

KytoCel is a soft, sterile, absorbent gelling fibre dressing made from chitosan.

KytoCel is highly absorbent, conformable and transforms into a soft gel upon absorption of exudate1,2,3. KytoCel helps maintain a moist wound healing environment for optimal wound healing, conforming closely to the wound bed for optimal interaction.

The dressing can aid autolytic debridement and will remain intact during use (one-piece removal)4,5. KytoCel will not damage newly formed tissue4,5.

Wound types:

Application KytoCel

KytoCel gelling fibre dressing
INDICATIONS FOR USE

KytoCel is indicated for the management of moderate to heavily exuding chronic and acute wounds, and, due to its haemostatic properties1,2,3,6 may be used to control bleeding in superficial wounds. Under medical supervision KytoCel may be used for the management of the following wounds:
  • Pressure sores (Stage ll-lV)
  • Venous ulcers
  • Diabetic ulcers
  • Leg ulcers
  • Donor sites and Graft sites
  • Surgical wounds (e.g. post-operative wounds left to heal by secondary intent)
  • Skin abrasions and lacerations
  • Superficial and partial thickness burns
  • Trauma wounds

CONTRA-INDICATIONS

KytoCel is not indicated for use for surgical implantation, third degree burns or to control heavy bleeding. KytoCel should not be used on patients, who are sensitive to, or who have had an allergic reaction to the dressing or its component chitin (chitosan).

KytoCel is not intended for use as a surgical sponge.

Always refer to the IFU provided with the dressing before use.

Application

Ordering Information

Product Code Dressing Size Qty PiP Code NHS Code
3050
KytoCel
5cm x 5cm
10
386-5482
tbc
3051
KytoCel
10cm x 10cm
10
386-5490
tbc
3052
KytoCel
15cm x 15cm
10
386-5508
tbc
3053
KytoCel
4cm x 10cm
10
386-5516
tbc
3054
KytoCel
4cm x 20cm
10
386-5524
tbc
3055
KytoCel
4cm x 30cm
10
386-5532
tbc

References

  1. Li et al. J Bioact Compat Polym 1992; 7(4): 370–97
  2. Khor and Lim. Biomaterials 2003; 24(13): 2339–49
  3. Foda et al. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2007; 33(1): 7–17
  4. Data on file. KytoCel dressing assessment.
  5. Data on file. Summary report. Performance comparison TR342
  6. Niekrasewicz. Fibres and textiles. 2005; 13(6): 16–18