Cutimed® Sorbact® Wound Contact Layer

is a hydrophobic bacteria binding wound dressing, based on Sorbact® Technology. The green Sorbact® wound contact layer allows passage of wound exudate into a secondary dressing.

  • For use in infection wound management
  • Safe removal of hydrophobic bacteria
  • Effective against most common resistant pathogens 

Intended Purpose

Indications: Cutimed® Sorbact® Wound Contact Layer is indicated for use in the management of exudating partial to full thickness wounds (including clean, contaminated, colonized or infected wounds): post-operative wounds, trauma wounds, shallow cavity wounds, pressure injuries, diabetic foot ulcers, and venous leg ulcers. Cutimed® Sorbact® Wound Contact Layer can be used on both superficial and deep wounds.

Wear time: Should the clinical condition allow, the dressing can be left in place for up to 7 days.

Learn about the products' mode of action

This video shows how Cutimed Sorbact can be used to safely reduce bioburden in the short term, and in the long-term treatment of already infected wounds.

Product benefits

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For use in infection wound management

Sorbact® Technology dressings reduce bioburden and support effective wound healing, with no known contraindications and low risk of allergies1, 2, 3, 4.
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Safe removal of hydrophobic bacteria

Sorbact® Technology dressings irreversibly bind and remove adhered hydrophobic bacteria, 3, 4 without the release of active agents to the wound. Development of bacterial resistance is not expected.
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Effective against most common resistant pathogens

In vitro tests show that Sorbact® Technology dressings are able to inhibit the growth of the Top 5 WHO pathogens 5.
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Can be cut to suitable size and shape

Cutimed® Sorbact® Wound Contact Layer is easy to cut to any size and custom shape to adapt to your needs, making it suitable for many wound types.

Product facts

Superficial and deep

Infected

Low to excessive

Secondary dressing needed

Both side application

How to use

Image showing how to apply Cutimed® Sorbact ® Wound Contact Layer
1. Prepare the wound and surrounding skin according to local clinical practice.
2. Select an appropriate dressing size for the wound. The dressing may overlap the wound margins if needed.
3. Remove the dressing from the pouch using an aseptic technique.
4. If the dressing is cut, use an aseptic technique. Discard any open and unused dressing.
5. Direct wound contact is a prerequisite for the effective hydrophobic binding of microorganisms. Always apply the dressings in a way that ensures direct contact with the wound surface.
For use in cavity wounds, unfold and gently fluff up one or more dressings and line/fill the cavity. Avoid dense packing.
6. Apply an appropriate secondary dressing.
7. The dressing change frequency depends on exudate levels and the overall condition of the wound and surrounding skin. Depending on the clinical condition, the dressing can be left in place for up to 7 days.
How to remove
Should the dressing adhere to the wound, moisten or soak the dressing to assist removal and avoid disruption of the healing wound.

Product specifications

PRODUCT
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Dimensions
Pieces/box
Cutimed® Sorbact® Wound Contact Layer 7266200 2 in x 3 in 10
Cutimed® Sorbact® Wound Contact Layer 7266201 4 in x 4 in 10
Cutimed® Sorbact® Wound Contact Layer 7266202 4 in x 5 in 10
Cutimed® Sorbact® Wound Contact Layer 7266203 4 in x 8 in 10
Cutimed® Sorbact® Wound Contact Layer 7266204 6 in x 6 in 10
Cutimed® Sorbact® Wound Contact Layer 7266205 8 in x 8 in 10

Supporting products

Cutimed® Siltec®

is a 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.

Cutimed® Sorbion® Sachet S

is a sterile, hydroactive, gel-forming, superabsorbent wound dressing.

Cutimed® Siltec® B

is a bordered, silicone coated, sterile, absorbent polyurethane foam dressing

Medical References

1 Kammerlander G et al. An investigation of Cutimed Sorbact as an antimicrobial alternative in wound management. Wounds UK. 2008;4:10-18.
2 Mosti G et al. Comparative study of two antimicrobial dressings in infected leg ulcers: a pilot study. J Wound Care. 2015;24:121-122, 124-127.
3 Husmark J et al. Antimicrobial effects of bacterial binding to a dialkylcarbamoyl chloride-coated wound dressing: an in vitro study. J Wound Care. 2022;31:560-570.
4 Gentili V et al. Panbacterial real-time PCR to evaluate bacterial burden in chronic wounds treated with Cutimed Sorbact. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 2012;31:1523-1529.
5 Husmark J et al. Antimicrobial effect of a DACC-coated bacteria-binding wound dressing against WHO pathogens. EWMA. November 18-19, 2020, virtual conference (EP006).