KerraCel is a highly absorbent, conformable wound dressing...
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KerraCel™ is a highly absorbent, conformable wound dressing. It can be used in the management of low to heavily
exuding partial and full-thickness chronic and acute wounds.
100% carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) dressing
Locks in exudate1 to protect periwound skin from maceration
Forms a soothing gel when wet
Helps maintain a moist healing environment
Contours to the wound bed to minimize dead space
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IndIcatIons*
KerraCel can be used on the following wounds including:
• Leg ulcers, pressure ulcers (stage II–IV) and diabetic ulcers
• Surgical wounds (e.g. post-operative, wounds left to heal by secondary intent and donor sites)
• Superficial and partial thickness burns
• Cavity wounds
• Traumatic wounds (e.g. abrasions and lacerations)
• Exudate absorption in oncology wounds (e.g. fungating cutaneous tumors, cutaneous metastases and Kaposi’s sarcomas)
contRa-IndIcatIons
• Surgical implantation
• To control heavy bleeding
• Individuals who are sensitive to or who have had an allergic reaction to the dressing or its components
dIREctIons FoR UsE
site Preparation
• Debride when necessary and irrigate the wound site in accordance with standard protocols
• Remove excess solution from surrounding skin
Exuding Wounds
1. KerraCel should overlap 1cm / 0.39" onto the skin surrounding the wound.
2. When using KerraCel ribbon in deep cavity wounds, leave at least 2.5cm / 1" outside the wound for easy retrieval. Only pack deep wounds up to 80%, as KerraCel will expand to fill the wound spaces on contact with wound fluid.
3. Apply the dressing to the wound and cover with an appropriate secondary dressing.
4. KerraCel can be left in place for up to 7 days where clinically indicated (except for burns where it can be left inplace for up to 14 days).
dry Wounds
1. Place the KerraCel on the wound and wet with sterile water or saline over the wound area only.
2. Cover the dressing with a moisture retentive dressing to avoid drying out of the dressing and subsequent dressing adherence to the wound.
* For complete information refer to package insert.
Product code Size Dressings per box
CWL1032 5 x 5cm / 2" x 2" 10 CWL1033 10 x 12.5cm / 4" x 5" 10
CWL1034 15 x 15cm / 6" x 6" 5 CWL1035 2.5 x 45cm / 1" x 18" Ribbon 5
Crawford Healthcare Inc. | 2005 South Easton Rd. | Suite 203 | Doylestown, PA 18901Tel 855-522-2211 | Email [email protected]
1. In vitro tests to analyze KerraCel, Aquacel Extra and Durafiber. CHC R189. Data on file, Crawford Healthcare Inc.
KerraCel™ is a trade mark of Crawford Woundcare Ltd. © Copyright Crawford Healthcare Ltd, 2014.All other trade marks are property of their respective owners.
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