Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to products for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers

Cutimed Epiona

Essity

Description

A wound dressing for local interactive wound treatment. Cutimed Epiona is a sterile, freeze-dried matrix consisting of collagen and calcium alginate.

Indications

Management of pressure ulcers (category 2–4) and other wounds healing by secondary intention that are free of necrotic tissue.

Contraindications

Cutimed Epiona must not be used with a known intolerance or allergy to one or more components. There are no clinical data on the use of Cutimed Epiona during pregnancy and lactation. Use of this product requires a careful risk/ benefit assessment by the treating physician and it should only be used if the advantages are clear.

Price

5×5cm, £4.83; 10×10cm, £13.58

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