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Features
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Benefits
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Broad use
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Effective on various oral mucosal tissue wounds
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Pain relief
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Provides a physical barrier to protect wound bed
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Safe to use
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Contains no human or bovine clotting factors
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No adverse affects reported in field use
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Localized solution
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No systemic reactions
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Simple application
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Cut if needed, place on wound and apply pressure
Both sides of dressing are active.
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Flexible and conformable to tissue surfaces
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Provides flexibility at the point of care
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No removal needed
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Usually dissolves within 48 hours
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HemCon Dental Dressings work by becoming adherent when in contact with the oral wound environment. This adhesive-like action facilitates positioning on the oral wound and provides a physical protective barrier. HemCon products are fabricated from chitosan, a naturally occurring, bio-compatible polysaccharide. Because chitosan has a positive charge, it attracts red blood cells, which have a negative charge. The red blood cells create a physical barrier over the wound as they are drawn into the bandage.
The HemCon Dental Dressing is an oral wound dressing intended as a physical barrier for temporary protection of oral mucosal tissue and to provide pain relief.
HemCon Dental Dressings are simple to use, but key points need to be followed for the dressings to be most effective.
The HemCon Dental Dressing is active on both sides and can be trimmed to fit any bleeding oral wound.
- Place the HemCon Dental Dressing over the wound site.
- Stabilize the HemCon Dental Dressing with direct pressure until dressing adheres.
- The dressing is most effective in the presence of enough blood to wet the contact surface of the dressing.
- The dressing usually dissolves within 48 hours, but may take up to seven days. At seven days, the wound site can be irrigated to ensure removal of any residual material.
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Sizes include: 10 x12 mm and 1 x 3 inch
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Active on both sides
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Product is made of chitosan from shellfish
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Sterile
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Individually wrapped in a Mylar, vapor barrier pouch
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All bandages are best stored at room temperature - 52 degrees F (11 degrees C) to 78 degrees F (26 degrees C).
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Three year shelf life
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Non-exothermic.
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Prescription only (can only be purchased by a medical facility with a prescription or medical authorization)
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Latex free
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Product is CE marked and is CE approved for sale and distribution in EU member countries.
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What are the HemCon dental dressings used for?
The HemCon Dental Dressings are an oral wound dressing intended as a physical barrier for temporary protection of oral mucosal tissue and to provide pain relief.
How do HemCon dental dressings work?
The chitosan in the HemCon Dental Dressing has a positive charge, and attracts red blood cells, which have a negative charge. The dressing creates a physical barrier over the oral wound to protect the wound surface. The dressings are active on both sides.
How do I use a 1 x 3 inch HemCon dental dressing?
HemCon Dental Dressing can be trimmed to fit any bleeding wound. Both sides of the dressing are active.
Place the HemCon Dental Dressing over the wound site.
Stabilize the HemCon Dental Dressing with direct pressure until dressing adheres.
The dressing is most effective in the presence of enough blood to wet the contact surface of the dressing.
The dressing usually dissolves within 48 hours, but may take up to seven days. At seven days, the wound site can be irrigated to ensure removal of any residual material.
How does the 1 x 3 inch HemCon dental dressings come packaged?
The 1 x 3 inch dressing is packed individually in boxes of 12. The product is suitable to cut for a custom fit.
All dressings are delivered sterile and are ready for use.
If a dressing is opened, but not used, can it be saved for a later use?
No, sterility and efficacy will be compromised if the product is not used when opened.
Since the dressing works by interacting with blood, will the dressing work on patients taking anticoagulants?
During our clinical trial, patients on anticoagulants (Aspirin and Coumadin) were treated with the HemCon Bandages. All dressings were effective.
Is there a problem using this product on people with shrimp or shellfish allergies?
HemCon products use chitosan derived from shrimp shells. HemCon Dental Dressings are made from the HemCon Bandage. There have been no known allergic reactions or adverse events reported as a result of using the HemCon Bandage since distribution began in 2003.
HemCon Medical Technologies, Inc. has results from a shellfish allergy study conducted by its chitosan supplier which demonstrates that, out of 221 individuals with suspected hypersensitivity, including 8 individuals with known shellfish allergies, none demonstrated any dermal sensitivity when pricked with a chitosan test solution. However, since chitosan is extracted from the shells of shrimp and other shellfish, individuals with known shellfish allergies should exercise caution in the use of products containing chitosan.
Where can I buy HemCon dental dressings?
The HemCon Dental Dressing is available exclusively through Zimmer Dental Inc.
www.zimmerdental.com
In the U.S. +1.800.854.7019
Outside the U.S. +1.760.929.4300