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VACUTEX™

The 3-in-1 solution for hard to heal wounds.

What is VACUTEX™?

VACUTEX™ is a special type of wound dressing that consists of a patented 3-layer structure of Polyester and Polyester-Cotton filaments, that mechanically works as a low level “pump” through capillary action. It is not identical to Negative Pressure Wound Therapy but has an autologous mechanism like NPWT. VACUTEX™ creates a negative pressure of 68mmHG and can be used to treat hard to heal wounds with moderate to heavy amounts of exudate and slough.

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How it works.

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Continous drawing

Wound fluid and oedema are continuously and 100% drawn out of the wound bed by the 1st layer of the VACUTEX™ wound dressing. The drawing power of VACUTEX™ only works if the capillary channels are in direct contact with the wound fluid.

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Drainage

The wound fluid and oedema that is drawn out of the wound will be locked and spread in the central (middle) layer of the VACUTEX™ wound dressing through horizontal drainage. VACUTEX™ remains dry on the skin contact side, but in the wound bed the dressing remains moist. Because of this the wound fluid will not macerate the wound edges.

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Drainage and removal

When the central (middle) layer of the VACUTEX™ wound dres- sing is saturated, the excess of wound fluid is transported to the third (outer) layer of the VACUTEX™ wound dressing. From this layer, the wound fluid will evaporate or (in case of high amounts of exudate) can be absorbed by a secondary (super absorbent) wound dressing on top of VACUTEX™.

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VACUTEX™ is a special type of wound dressing that consists of a patented 3-layer structure of Polyester and Polyester-Cotton filaments, that mechanically works as a low level “pump” through capillary action.

What are the benefits?

VACUTEX™ facilitates the healing of hard to heal wounds, by improving oxygen levels and reducing exudate and oedema levels in and around hard to heal wounds.

Significant reduction of superficial and deeper oedema in and around the wound. Reducing oedema will improve the microcirculation and the blood supply in and around the wound, creating a significant faster wound healing process. As long as there is oedema in and around the wound, the wound will never heal completely.

Elevation of the local (1mm) and deeper (3-6mm) oxygen levels in and around the wound. This will improve the oxygenation of the wound tissue and granulation tissue will be created faster.

VACUTEX™ contributes to the mechanical debridement of the wound by removing debris out of the wound. VACUTEX™ will help to create the necessary wound bed preparation to achieve an optimal wound healing process.

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When to use?

Indications VACUTEX™
Diabetic Ulcers, Venous leg ulcers, Pressure Ulcers, Acute/Closed/Surgical wounds with oedema issues

Contra indications VACUTEX™
Arterial bleedings, Combinations with paraffin-based dressings.

Sizes

Vacutex is available in an adequate range of sizes, suitable for most wound care applications

Product/order codes	NHSSA code	Size	Amount per Pouch	Amount per Sales Unit
VAC005005	ELY008	5 x 5 cm / 1,91 x 1,97 in	1 dressing/pouch	10 dressings
VAC010010	ELY010	10 x 10 cm / 3,94 x 3,94 in	1 dressing/pouch	10 dressings
VAC010015	ELY018	10 x 15 cm / 3,94 x 5,91 in	1 dressing/pouch	10 dressings
VAC010020	ELY019	10 x 20 cm / 3,94 x 7,87 in	1 dressing/pouch	10 dressings

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Product brochures and instructions.

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