Gentell Dermagran-B Hydrophilic Wound Dressing

The Gentell Dermagran-B Hydrophilic Dressing is designed to manage a wide range of wound deficiencies by absorbing exudate and maintaining a moist, mildly acidic environment optimized for healing. It is fortified with a zinc-nutrient formulation, including Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Magnesium.

Indications for use include:

• Chronic Wounds:
  • Skin ulcers (such as diabetic and venous stasis ulcers)
  • Pressure sores (ranging from Stage I through Stage IV)
• Acute and Superficial Wounds:
  • Surgical incisions
  • Superficial injuries, including minor partial thickness thermal burns, cuts, lacerations, or abrasions

Yes, the Gentell Dermagran-B Hydrophilic Wound Dressing is enriched with a specialized blend of nutrients designed to create an optimal, moist, and mildly acidic healing environment. It uses balanced pH technology.

The formulation includes Derma Sciences’ proprietary zinc-nutrient dressing technology, supplemented with vital components:

• Zinc-nutrient dressing formulation
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin B6
• Calcium
• Magnesium

These nutrients help support accelerated wound recovery for conditions such as skin ulcers and Stage I-IV pressure sores.

No, Gentell Dermagran®-B Hydrophilic Wound Dressings do not contain natural rubber latex. This minimizes the risk of allergic reactions, making it suitable for a wide range of patients, including those with latex sensitivities.

The Gentell Dermagran-B Hydrophilic Wound Dressing promotes optimal tissue repair through a powerful dual mechanism:

1. Creates a Moist, Acidic Environment: The hydrophilic formulation absorbs exudate while establishing and maintaining a crucial moist, mildly acidic pH balance. This specific environment is essential for supporting accelerated wound healing.
2. Nutrient Enrichment: The dressing utilizes Derma Sciences’ zinc-nutrient formulation, which is enriched with vital supplements to assist the healing process. These include:
   • Zinc
   • Vitamin A
   • Vitamin B6
   • Calcium
   • Magnesium

The Gentell Dermagran-B Hydrophilic Wound Dressing is offered in versatile formats suitable for various wound needs, whether you require a primary cover or a filler:

• Tube Formulation: Available in a 3 oz tube, this is often used as a filler for deeper or irregularly shaped wound deficiencies.
• Impregnated Gauze Dressings: These primary covers are well-suited for superficial and flat wound beds. They are available in three sterile sizes:
  • 2” x 2” Gauze
  • 4” x 4” Dressing
  • 8” x 4” Gauze

The Gentell Dermagran-B Hydrophilic Wound Dressing is expertly formulated to serve a dual purpose, acting as both a primary cover and a wound filler for deficiencies. Its core function is optimizing the wound environment for accelerated healing.

It achieves this through two key mechanisms:

1. Creates Optimal Healing Conditions: The dressing absorbs wound exudate while maintaining a moist, mildly acidic pH balance, which is essential for successful tissue repair.
2. Nutrient Support: The formulation utilizes Derma Sciences’ zinc-nutrient dressing technology, enhanced with supplementary vitamins and minerals to support the healing process. These include:
   • Zinc
   • Vitamin A
   • Vitamin B6
   • Calcium
   • Magnesium

Yes, the Gentell Dermagran-B Hydrophilic Wound Dressing is specifically designed to support the healing of compromised and sensitive skin by creating an optimal environment and minimizing irritation. This makes it suitable for various indications, including skin ulcers and pressure sores (Stages I-IV).

Key features that make it suitable include:

• Latex-Free Formulation: The dressing does not contain natural rubber latex, significantly reducing the risk of allergic reactions commonly associated with traditional dressings.
• Optimal Healing Environment: It absorbs wound exudate while utilizing balanced pH technology to maintain a moist, mildly acidic environment. This condition is conducive to gentle wound recovery.
• Nutrient Enrichment: The formula is fortified with essential micronutrients, including zinc, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Magnesium, to actively support the skin’s natural repair process.

The Gentell Dermagran-B Hydrophilic Wound Dressing features balanced pH technology specifically designed to optimize the healing process.

This technology is essential because it helps to maintain a moist, mildly acidic environment within the wound bed. This specific pH level is scientifically recognized as highly conducive to effective wound management and promotes natural tissue repair and regeneration.

Gentell Dermagran®-B Hydrophilic Wound Dressings are manufactured in the United States.

Yes, the Gentell Dermagran-B Hydrophilic Wound Dressing uses a specialized formulation to support optimal healing conditions. It is considered nutrient-enriched and is based on the proprietary zinc-nutrient dressing technology.

This formulation is supplemented with key essential nutrients:

• Zinc
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin B6
• Calcium
• Magnesium

These components help the dressing absorb exudate while cultivating a moist, mildly acidic environment, which is conducive to accelerated tissue repair.