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Condition:
- Weight: 1.8 lb
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Learn more:
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MFR:
Smith & Nephew
Ships from MFI Medical
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MPN: 66045562
- Phone: (800) 876-1261
Frequently asked questions
Does this dressing prevent sticking to wounds?
Yes, the Smith & Nephew Cuticerin is specifically designed as a low-adherent surgical dressing. This feature helps to:
- Minimize trauma upon removal.
- Reduce potential harm to viable tissue or surrounding skin during dressing changes.
Is the dressing a standardized 7.5 x 7.5 cm size?
Yes, the Cuticerin dressing is supplied in a standardized medical size of 7.5 cm x 7.5 cm (3 in x 3 in). This dimension is highly suitable for general wound care applications and supports easy application throughout all phases of the healing process.
Does the dressing preserve viable tissue?
Yes, the Cuticerin dressing is specifically designed to be low-adherent. This key feature minimizes pain and trauma during dressing changes and helps to preserve viable, newly formed tissue surrounding the wound. Its protective nature makes it suitable for use throughout the entire wound healing process.
Is this dressing non-adherent to minimize trauma?
Yes, the Smith & Nephew Cuticerin is engineered as a low-adherent surgical dressing, which is one of its primary benefits.
This design feature ensures:
- Minimized Trauma: It helps reduce pain and damage to viable tissue and surrounding skin when the dressing is removed or changed.
- Versatility: The gentle interaction with the wound makes it ideal for use during every stage of the wound healing process.
Does this non-adherent dressing harm surrounding tissue?
No, the Smith & Nephew Cuticerin Low-Adherent Surgical Dressing is engineered to be gentle and tissue-safe.
- It is non-adherent, which minimizes trauma and discomfort during dressing changes as it does not stick to the wound bed.
- The design ensures it does not harm viable tissue or the surrounding skin, making it suitable for gentle application throughout every stage of the wound healing process.
What is the expected shipping lead time?
The estimated lead time for shipping the Smith & Nephew Cuticerin dressing is 2 to 3 weeks.
Is this low-adherent dressing suitable for all healing stages?
Yes, the Smith & Nephew Cuticerin dressing is designed for gentle management and is appropriate for use throughout the entire wound healing spectrum.
Its key benefits include:
- Versatility: Suitable for deployment across all stages of the wound healing process.
- Low Adherence: Engineered to minimize adherence to the wound bed or surrounding viable tissue.
- Trauma Reduction: By preventing sticking, it ensures that dressing changes cause minimal pain and reduce trauma to the fragile, newly formed tissue.
Does this dressing minimize tissue trauma?
Yes, this Cuticerin dressing is specifically engineered to be low-adherent (non-stick), which is its fundamental benefit for wound management. This critical design feature ensures:
- Minimized Trauma: The dressing does not adhere to viable tissue or surrounding skin, reducing pain and discomfort upon removal.
- Tissue Preservation: It helps maintain the viability and integrity of the delicate tissue in the healing wound bed.
Its low-adherence makes it highly suitable for deployment across every stage of the wound healing process, particularly when frequent dressing changes are required.
Does this product ship directly from the manufacturer?
Yes, this product is shipped directly from the manufacturer. Please note that the estimated lead time for delivery is typically 2-3 weeks.
What packaging options are available?
The Smith & Nephew Cuticerin dressings are available in the following carton configurations, allowing you to choose the quantity that best suits your needs:
- Carton of 10 units (MPN 66045562)
- Carton of 50 units (MPN 66045560)
Both configurations contain the same 7.5 cm x 7.5 cm (3” x 3”) low-adherent surgical dressing, which is ideal for use across all stages of wound healing while minimizing trauma upon removal.