Cotton wound dressing Pharmatull®

non-adherentsterile

Product DescriptionPharmatull® is a non-adhesive, sterilized paraffin gauze dressing made from open weave gauze coated with soft paraffin ready for immediate use. It is used as a primary wound contact layer with paraffin present to reduce the adherence of the product to the surface of a granulating wound. It is placed between the wound and the secondary dressing and its open weave structure allows exudates to pass into an absorbent secondary dressing. The gauze has interlocking threads designed to minimize fraying when the dressing is cut to shape. Pharmatull® paraffin gauze dressing is designed to soothe and protect the injury.

Indications

• Burns such as minor burns and scalds
• Donor and recipient graft sites
• Skin loss wounds
• Lacerations
• Abrasions
• Chronic wounds, e.g. leg ulcers or pressure ulcers

Contraindications

• Do not use in cavity wounds
• Do not use for clients with known sensitivity or allergy to paraffin

Precautions

• Seek medical advice immediately for serious incidents, wounds and burns or if redness, infection, reactions or discomfort occurs
• Pharmatull® dressings are single-use only; the device should not be re-used
• Cross-contamination can occur and the therapy may be ineffective if reused
• Opening the dressing pouch compromises the sterile barrier; any unused dressing should not be retained for later application
• Avoid contact with eyes as may cause irritation
• Dressing contains a flammable substance: paraffin. Avoid direct contact with naked flames or sources of ignition
• If Pharmatull® is left in position for prolonged periods it can become adherent and cause tissue damage upon removal
• Dispose of the medical device according to applicable local laws to minimize infection hazard or environmental pollution

How it worksPharmatull® acts as a wound contact layer. It is placed between the wound and a secondary dressing; its open weave structure allows exudates to pass into the secondary absorbent dressing. The soft paraffin coated mesh is a non-polar, hydrophobic material, so it does not adhere with the polar proteinaceous exudates, preventing secondary absorbent dressing adhesion to the wound.

How to use

• Pouch product: Cleanse the wound as per local clinical protocols. Select correct size dressing and peel open the pouch. Remove protector papers using gloves and forceps in antiseptic technique. Lay over the wound in a single layer in direct contact with the wound surface. Apply an absorbent secondary dressing if required and secure in place with a retention bandage or dressing fixation.
• Roll product: Cleanse the wound. Using gloves, tear end from roll pack and cut to size. Remove protector papers using gloves and forceps in antiseptic technique. Lay over the wound in a single layer in direct contact with the wound surface. Care should be taken if using the roll circumferentially not to wrap too tightly. Apply an absorbent secondary dressing if required and secure in place with a retention bandage or dressing fixation.

Frequency of change

• Frequency depends on clinical circumstances and can vary from once a day to twice per week; the dressing must be removed if it starts to dry out
• Secondary dressing can be changed as needed while leaving Pharmatull® in place provided Pharmatull® is still moist

Sizes & Codes
Model | Size | Units/Box | Boxes/Case
TULL5050 | 5 x 5 cm | 10 | 48
TULL50100 | 5 x 10 cm | 100 | 16
TULL75100 | 7.5 x 10 cm | 100 | 16
TULL75150 | 7.5 x 15 cm | 100 | 16
TULL75200 | 7.5 x 20 cm | 50 | 16
TULL100100 | 10 x 10 cm | 10 | 48 (also available 50 units/box and 100 units/box with different boxes/case as specified)
TULL100150 | 10 x 15 cm | 50 | 16
TULL100200 | 10 x 20 cm | 10 | 24 (also 50 units/box with 8 boxes/case)
TULL100400 | 10 x 40 cm | 10 | 24
TULL200150 | 20 x 15 cm | 10 | 24
TULL150150 | 15 x 15 cm | 10 | 24
TULL150400 | 15 x 40 cm | 10 | 24
TULL200200 | 20 x 20 cm | 10 | 24
TULL200400 | 20 x 40 cm | 10 | 24
TULL501000 | 5 x 100 cm | 6 | 16
TULL751000 | 7.5 x 100 cm | 5 | 16
TULL1001000 | 10 x 100 cm | 4 | 16
TULL1501000 | 15 x 100 cm | 3 | 16
TULL1002000 | 10 x 200 cm | 4 | 16
TULL1502000 | 15 x 200 cm | 3 | 16
TULL2001000 | 20 x 100 cm | 3 | 16
TULL2002000 | 20 x 200 cm | 3 | 16
TULL757000 | 7.5 x 700 cm | 1 | 36
TULL1007000 | 10 x 700 cm | 1 | 36
TULL1507000 | 15 x 700 cm | 1 | 36
TULL100300 | 10 x 30 cm | 10 | 24

Technical specifications

• Brand: Pharmaplast
• Product: Paraffin non-adherent wound contact layer (paraffin gauze dressing)
• Material: open weave gauze coated with soft paraffin
• Presentation: sterile single-use pouches and rolls
• Function: primary wound contact layer; allows exudate transfer to secondary absorbent dressing and reduces adhesion to granulating tissue
• Design: interlocking threads to reduce fraying when cut to shape
• Use cases: acute and chronic wounds including minor burns, donor/recipient graft sites, skin loss wounds, lacerations, abrasions, leg ulcers, pressure ulcers
• Contraindications: not for cavity wounds; not for patients with paraffin allergy
• Precautions: flammable (contains paraffin); avoid ignition sources; single-use; discard if sterility compromised
• Packaging: multiple sizes and pack quantities as listed in Sizes & Codes