Smith & Nephew Replicare Ultra Advanced Hydrocolloid Alginate Dressing

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• Indications:
  Replicare Ultra dressings may be used in stage I through stage IV wounds with light to moderate exudate, such as:
  - Pressure ulcers
  - Leg ulcers
  - Superficial burns
  - Superficial wounds
  - Donor sites
  - Skin abrasions
  - Partial thickness burns
• Precautions:
  - During the bodys normal healing process, unnecessary material is removed from the wound, which will make the wound appear larger after the first few dressing changes
  - If the wound continues to get larger after the first few dressing changes, discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional
  - Should any signs of irritation (reddening, inflammation), maceration (over-hydration of the skin), hypergranulation (excess tissue) or sensitivity (allergic reactions) appear, discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional
  - Do not use product if its packaging is open or damaged prior to use
  - Replicare Ultra is a single-use product
  - It should not be re-used
  - Do not use product on
  a) Ulcers resulting from infection, such as tuberculosis, syphilis and deep fungal infections
  b) Lesions in patients with acute vasculitis, such as periarteritis nodosa, systemic lupus erythematosus, and cryoglobulinemia
  c) Third degree burns
  - It must be removed prior to radiation therapy

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