Cutimed^® Siltec^® Sacrum

is a bordered, silicone coated, sterile, absorbent polyurethane foam dressing with superabsorbent stripes to additionally absorb and lock wound exudate. The wound contact surface allows adherence to the periwound skin but not to the moist wound bed or newly formed epithelial tissue. The additional silicone adhesive border allows secure and gentle fixation. Cutimed^® Siltec^® Sacrum is especially designed to fit the sacral area.

Self-adhesive silicone border
Special shape
Shower-proof

Intended Purpose

Indications: The Cutimed® Siltec® Sacrum assortment is indicated for exudating wounds such as: venous leg ulcers, pressure injuries, diabetic foot ulcers, surgical incisions, skin grafts and donor sites, lacerations or abrasions. Cutimed® Siltec® Sacrum is recommended for wounds with low to high exudate levels.

Wear time: Cutimed® Siltec® Sacrum can remain in place for up to 7 days, depending on wound conditions and saturation of wound dressing.

Learn about the products's mode of action

Product benefits

Self-adhesive silicone border

The self-adhesive silicone border, with low allergy potential, keeps the dressing in place and allows an easy application.¹

Special shape

Especially designed to fit the sacral area and provide good conformability. The dressing can also be cut to size.^{2, 3}

Shower-proof

The highly breathable, water-repellent backing protects the dressing and even makes it possible to take a shower without removing or changing the dressing.

Reliable exudate management

The vertical absorption makes sure exudate is taken up reliable and kept inside the dressing – even under compression. Superabsorbent stripes additionally support the absorption capacity.²

Gentle to wound bed

The skin-friendly, perforated silicone wound contact layer prevents adherence to newly formed tissue, protects wound margins and ensures atraumatic, pain-reduced dressing changes.¹

Product facts

Superficial

Sloughy

Granulating

Epithelialising

Low to high

How to use

Three images to visualize how to select the right size and apply Cutimed Siltec Plus Sacrum

1. Clean the wound and your hands according to good clinical practice. If you are unsure how to clean the wound appropriately, please contact your health care professional for further instructions.
2. Make sure the surrounding skin is dry.
3. Choose an appropriate dressing size that covers the wound and overlaps the wound edges. (A)
4. Open the pouch and take out the dressing. Please ensure that the pouch is not opened or damaged.
5. Remove protective film (B) and apply with the adherent side towards the wound. (C)
6. Avoid stretching the dressing.
7. Depending on the wound location it may be appropriate to apply additional dressing fixation, e.g. in order to increase resistance to incontinence.
8. Cutimed® Siltec® Sacrum may be used on an infected wound in addition to antimicrobial therapy under medical supervision.
9. If necessary, Cutimed® Siltec® Sacrum can be used in combination with other dressings e.g. Cutimed® Sorbact® (in case of infected wounds) or hydrogel (for dry, necrotic wounds).
10. Cutimed® Siltec® Sacrum can remain in place for up to 7 days, depending on wound conditions and saturation of wound dressing.
How to Remove
11. Carefully remove any additional dressing fixation and gently remove Cutimed® Siltec® Sacrum from the wound and discard.
12. If required, cleanse the wound prior to application of a new dressing.

Product specifications

PRODUCT	REF	Dimensions	Wound pad size	Pieces/box
Cutimed^® Siltec^® Sacrum	7328700	7 in x 7 in	4.1 in x 5 in	5
Cutimed^® Siltec^® Sacrum	7328701	9 in x 9 in	5.5 in x 6.5 in	5

Medical References

¹ Zimmermann S., In-vitro exudate management performance of a new hydropholic foam dressing range. Poster EWMA. 2017; Amsterdam.

² Seckam A., A multicentre, observational evaluation of the product characteristics of two absorbent foam dressings. Br J Nurs. Jun 27, 2019;28(12):S10-S17.

³ King B., A clinical evaluation of 20 patients when using a new absorbent silicone foam wound dressing: Cutimed Siltec B. Wounds UK. 2018; Vol 14. No 3.