Superabsorbent Wound Dressing
For best results the dressing should exceed
the wound by a minimum of 2cm on all sides.
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Directions
For best results, please select the
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appropriate size of SorbXtra dressing from
the table below.
The dressing should exceed the wound
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area by approximately 2cm in any direction.
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Ordering information
Size
Qty per
Pack
Packs
per Case
PIP
Code
NHS
Code
7000
10cm x 10cm
10
10
386-3040
EME094
7001
10cm x 20cm
10
10
386-3057
EME095
7002
20cm x 20cm
10
10
386-3065
EME096
7003
20cm x 30cm
10
10
386-3073
EME097
Aspen
Code
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For further information about this product or a service,
please contact your local Aspen Medical representative
or visit our website:
Aspen Medical Europe Ltd.
Thornhill Road, North Moons Moat, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98
9NL, UK.
Tel: +44 (0)1527 587728
Freephone: +44 (0)800 0323399
www.aspenmedicaleurope.com
SorbXtra absorbs fluid from two sides;
therefore, either side can be placed towards
the wound
Use on moderate to heavily exuding
wounds
May be used on infected wounds as a
secondary dressing, providing infection is
managed appropriately with antimicrobial
therapy2
When used as a primary dressing, SorbXtra
must to be in close contact with the wound
bed to ensure wound fluid is absorbed
Secure accordingly with bandage, tapes or
compression
Select the appropriate size dressing to
allow for sufficient space to the wound
edge
For full instructions for use, please refer to
pack insert
Aspen 569(L)11.14
How to use SorbXtra
Superabsorbent Wound Dressing
Helps prepare the wet wound for healing
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Clinical information
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SorbXtra is a unique superabsorbent
dressing for use on heavily exuding
wounds*
The dressing incorporates the ‘Extra core’
technology of superabsorbent polymers
contained within a polypropylene sachet
The core becomes soft and conformable
when in contact with exudate and does
not contain cellulose fluff. The dressing
retains high amounts of fluid, proteases
and bacteria 9,**
Low-adherent contact layer to prevent
sticking to the wound bed1,5
The dressing can be used under
compression1
Absorbency data*
Dressing size
Absorbency (approx)
10cm x 10cm
101ml
10cm x 20cm
245ml
20cm x 20cm
490ml
20cm x 30cm
778ml
Effective wet wound management1,4
Effectively sequesters and modulates
proteases with an effect similar to that of
products using sacrificial proteins8
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Removes bacteria with absorption of
wound fluid9
Removes slough - as proven clinically1-6
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At inclusion to study 10
At 4 weeks after inclusion10
Clinical outcome
Patient experience
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Less maceration and indentation of
wounds, even under compression
compared to previous clinical experience1
Reduce the need for dressing changes1,2,4
Meets or exceeds clinical expectations1
Manages slough and bacteria1-6
Reduce nursing time1,4,5,6
Further information
SorbXtra may be used in combination with
other Aspen Medical products:
• As a secondary absorbent dressing over
wound contact layers, e.g. Sorbsan,
KytoCel and L-Mesitran Net
• In combination with protective skin
barriers, e.g. Sorbaderm No-Sting-Barrier
Film and Sorbaderm Barrier Cream
High patient satisfaction1,4,6
Low pain scores at dressing changes and
during wear1
Manage very wet wounds - no leakage to
clothes or footwear1,5
Increased wear time1,2
Reduce frequency of dressing changes1,2
Reduced cost and inconvenience 1
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Now even more cost-effective
Drug Tariff Price
Size
Sept 2014
Oct 2014
% Saving
10cm x 10cm
£0.94
£0.87
7%
10cm x 20cm
£1.25
£1.04
17%
20cm x 20cm
£2.20
£1.84
16%
20cm x 30cm
£2.51
£2.33
7%
References
1. Allymamod, A. “Evaluation of a 16 patient randomised study in the use of superabsorbent dressing (SorbXtra) in 4 leg ulcer clinics in city and Hackney area”. Poster presentation Wounds UK, 2011 and Wounds UK 2011,
volume 7 (4). 2. Bain, G. “Case report on a non-healing venous ulcer utilising a cellulose/ super polymer dressing for exudate control”, Wound Practice and Research, 2008, vol. 16 (4). 3. Hindhede, A. “Superabsorbenter i
sårbehandling”. Tidskriften Sår, 2010, vol. 2. 4. Hoglin, G. “A COHORT Study to Investigate the benefit of the use of SorbXtra superabsorbent Wound Dressing on a population of wet wounds”, Poster Presentation WoundsUK
2011. 5. Meuleniere, F. “Clinical experiences of using a super absorbing dressing”. Poster presentation. EWMA 2010. 6. Stephen-Haynes, J. et al “Evaluation of a superabsorbent dressing in a primary care organisation”; British
Journal of Community Nursing, Vol. 17, No. 3, Wound Care, March 2012. 7. Stephen-Haynes, J. “Managing exudate and the key requirements of absorbent dressings”. Wound Care, 2011. 8. “Evaluation of Matrix Metalloproteinases by a Superabsorbent Dressing – SorbXtra”; University of Liverpool; 2011; Data Held on File, Absorbest AB. 9. “Testing Report of the efficacy of SorbXtra to Absorb and Retain Bacteria”. Copenhagen University; 2011;
Data Held on File. Absorbest AB. 10. Allymamod A. Evaluation of a 16 patient randomised study in the use of superabsorbent dressing (SorbXtra) in 4 leg ulcer clinics in city and Hackney area”. Poster presentation EWMA
2012 Vienna. *Data on File. Aspen Medical Europe. Absorbency Data. 2014 **Data on File. Aspen Medical Europe. Liverpool Test Report 2012