RespoSorb® Silicone

Previously known as Zetuvit® Plus Silicone. Superabsorbent dressing with a silicone interface

RespoSorb® Silicone offers highly effective exudate management and undisturbed wound healing.2

The blend of cellulose fluff and fluid retaining superabsorbent particles (SAP) means RespoSorb®Silicone, like our Zetuvit® Plus dressing, is particularly suitable for treating superficial, heavily exuding acute and chronic wounds. In addition, RespoSorb®Silicone is the perfect alternative when a wound requires atraumatic dressing change through its soft silicone contact layer. No additional contact layer is needed with RespoSorb®Silicone.

The new RespoSorb Silicone

Under compression use

RespoSorb®Silicone is ideal for use under compression through its excellent absorbency4, retention4 and fluid repellent backing to help prevent strikethrough.

Absorption and Retention – a comparison [2,3,4]

Rated 98% “Excellent” or “Good” by clinicians

In a study, RespoSorb® Silicone was rated either excellent or good by 98% of clinicians for exudate management. RespoSorb® Silicone was able to successfully manage all wound types and exudates level, even when used under compression.

In the same study, for use under compression alone, RespoSorb® Plus Silicone was rated 95% “excellent” by clinicians.

Undisturbed wound healing [2]

In a study, 100% of clinicians agreed with the statement that RespoSorb®Silicone maintained an environment of undisturbed wound healing2.

Cost-effective exudate management

In a cost evaluation, RespoSorb®Silicone proved highly cost effective when compared to other standard dressings. Over a 6-month period, a cost saving of £222 per patient was made across patients with moderate to high exuding leg ulcers – patients living within the United Kingdom.

Patient friendly

RespoSorb® Silicone offers excellent patient comfort and improved quality of life for your patients - improving patient self-confidence through a reduction in odour, leakage, or strikethrough.

The charts below reflect how RespoSorb® Silicone preformed in a recent study with clinicians and patients.

The World Union of Wound Healing Societies (WUWHS) Consensus Document: Wound exudate, effective assessment and management

According to the World Union of Wound Healing Societies latest consensus document, released in 2019, superabsorbent polymer (SAP) dressings are versatile with a growing use in exuding wounds.1,2

Superabsorbent dressings offer multiple benefits1,2 a select few being:


Optimise wound bed moisture level

Reducing MMP activity

Maintaining fluid retention capacity under compression

Protect the surrounding skin

Preventing leakage

Reducing risk of skin damage during dressing change

Dressings with a silicone layer, such as RespoSorb® Silicone, offer atraumatic removal through their silicone layer.1

Manage symptoms and improve the patient’s quality of life

Preventing leakage

Sequestering odour

Providing comfort and cushioning1,2

Available sizing

Watch the video below to learn how to apply and remove RespoSorb® Silicone and Zetuvit® Plus

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References:

[1] World Union of Wound Healing Societies (WUWHS) (2019). Consensus Document: Executive Summary. Wound exudate: effective assessment and management. Wounds International. [2] Atkin, L. et al. (2020). Evaluation of a superabsorbent wound dressing, patient and clinician perspective: a case series Journal of Wound Care vol. 29, no. 3, March 2020 [3] Data on file: SMTL Report No: 17/5370/1) [4] Data on file: SMTL Report No: 18/5765/1 [5] Evaluation of Zetuvit® Plus Silicone 21062017. [6] 165745-0002 _CER_Zetuvit® Plus Silicone_ Comfort_NAMSA_Final_31JAN2017 [7] Data on File: A case study evaluation of Superabsorbent wound dressing Zetuvit® Plus Silicone, Dr. M.G. Rippon, S. Simm [8] “Cost-effectiveness of superabsorbent wound dressing versus standard of care in patients with moderate-to-highly exuding leg ulcers” J Wound Care. 2020 Apr 2;29(4):235-246 [9] Data on file: 27.Z+Sil-Border_benchmark. [10] Data on file: Dressing Heat and Water Vapor Report 20.07.2018 [11] Data on file: 27. Z+SilBorder_ Add_Feat_barrier.