Effective wound bed preparation
HydroClean®
For effective wound bed preparation, you can rely on HydroClean - a Hydro-Responsive Wound Dressing (HRWD) for the majority of acute and chronic wounds.
56% removal of necrosis and devitalised tissue within 14 days3
HydroClean® can be used on a variety of acute and chronic wounds where moist wound healing is needed.
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Unique Rinsing-Absorption Mechanism
HydroClean® provides both rinsing and absorption. Discover the advantages of the unique Rinsing-Absorption Mechanism:
Ringer’s solution is continuously released at a constant rate to facilitate the autolysis of necrosis and slough 23
Absorbs wound exudate and debrides devitalised tissue to provide an ideal wound-healing environment 20,22,23
HydroClean available sizing
| HydroClean® | ||
| Dressing Size | Dressings Per Pack | HARTMANN Code |
| 4 cm round | 10 | 609 220 |
| 4 x 8 cm oval | 10 | 609 222 |
| 5.5 cm round | 10 | 609 224 |
| 7.5 x 7.5 cm | 10 | 609 226 |
| 10 x 10 cm | 10 | 609 228 |
| HydroClean®Cavity | ||
| Dressing Size | Dressings Per Pack | HARTMANN Code |
4 cm round | 10 | 609 002 |
| 4 x 8 cm oval | 10 | 609 004 |
| 5.5 cm round | 10 | 609 006 |
| 7.5 x 7.5 cm | 10 | 609 008 |
| 10 x 10 cm | 10 | 609 012 |
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