Cutimed^® Sorbion^® Border Sacrum

is a bordered, sterile, hydroactive, gel-forming, self-adhesive wound dressing, offering atraumatic dressing changes. The dressing has a special shape specifically desgined for sacral wounds. The dressing consists of a strong water-retaining superabsorbent core, a wound contact layer from a hypoallergenic polypropylene, a silicone adhesive border and a breathable waterproof backing from polyurethane.

Self-adhesive atraumatic silicone border
Special shape
Shower-proof

Intended Purpose

Indications: Cutimed® Sorbion® Border Sacrum is intended for the treatment of exudating wounds with moderate to excessive exudate levels such as pressure injuries, venous leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers and other wounds healing through secondary intention, oozing laparotomy wounds, exulcerating carcinomas, postoperative wound dehiscence and similar exudating wounds.

Wear time: Cutimed® Sorbion® Border Sacrum should be changed as often as clinically indicated and must be not fully saturated. Cutimed® Sorbion® Border Sacrum can remain in place for heavily exuding wounds, up to 4 days. For wounds with moderate exudation, the dressing wearing time can be extended for up to 7 days.

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Product benefits

Self-adhesive atraumatic silicone border

The self-adhesive atraumatic silicone border, with low allergy potential, keeps the dressing in place and allows an easy and atraumatic application and removal¹.

Special shape

Especially designed to fit the sacral area and provide good conformability.

Shower-proof

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

Outstanding absorption capacity

Outstanding absorption capacity and high retention performance. It is capable of absorbing up to 48,6% more than comparable superabsorbent border dressings². Protection against maceration through safe, vertical absorption.

Time- and cost- saving

Time- and cost-saving thanks to reduced frequency of dressing changes and therapy efforts.

Product facts

Superficial

Sloughy

Granulating

Moderate to excessive

How to use

Two images to visualize how to apply Cutimed Sorbion Border Sacrum.

1. Before applying the dressing, disinfect hands and use gloves. Cleanse the wound according to standard clinical procedures. If necessary, irrigate the wound and remove leftover cleansing solution afterwards.
2. Select a suitable dressing size, so that the dressing pad overlaps with the wound edges at least by 1cm/0.4inch.
3. Remove release liners, do not touch the wound pad.
4. Apply the dressing towards the wound. Apply the white, unprinted side of the product facing the wound.
5. Gently press the adhesive border to the intact skin to secure the dressing.
6. Avoid stretching the dressing.
How to Remove
To remove Cutimed® Sorbion® Border Sacrum, lift one corner, gently remove the dressing, and discard. Adherence of wound deposits to Cutimed® Sorbion® Border Sacrum is a desirable effect, contributing to wound cleansing (soft debridement).

Product specifications

PRODUCT	REF	Dimensions	Wound pad size	Pieces/box
Cutimed^® Sorbion^® Border Sacrum	7101008	7.5 in x 8.5 in	5.5 in x 6.5 in	10

Medical References

¹ BSN medical GmbH: Human Research Study at Dermico: Cutimed Sorbion Border Adhesion to Skin, 2022. 40055390.

² DIN EN 13726-1:2002. Testing was performed by the independent laboratory Surgical Material Testing Laboratory (S.M.T.L.) 2021.