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Hydrofera Blue CLASSIC®

Our flagship product, Hydrofera Blue CLASSIC®, is a highly absorbent polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) foam dressing that wicks exudate and debris into the foam and away from the wound surface.

The result is a multifaceted, non-toxic healing environment that reduces bioburden and aids in removing devitalized tissue (dead tissue) from the wound bed.

Key attributes of Hydrofera Blue CLASSIC Dressing:

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Powerful wicking

Strong wicking and retention capabilities help draw bacteria-laden exudate into the foam and away from the wound surface with ease. This is achieved by taking advantage of the natural negative pressure through capillary flow.

Edge Effect

Helps resolve rolled or epiboled wound edges.

Maintains moisture-rich environment

Helps maintain a balanced, moisture-rich environment for the wound bed, improving blood flow to the wound site and promoting epithelization (the formation of new skin tissue over the wound).

Non-cytotoxic

The dressing is non-cytotoxic, making it safe to use. It doesn't inhibit growth factors or fibroblasts and provides protection against a broad spectrum of bacteria in all phases of the wound-healing process.

Wound Characteristics
Product Benefits
Application Guide
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Wound Characteristics

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    Deep, tunnelling or shallow

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    With or without devitalized tissue/slough and debris

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    Moderate to heavy exudate

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    Infected or at risk of infection

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    Acute or chronic wounds

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    Product Benefits

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    Continuous wicking, highly absorptive

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    Safe, autolytic debridement

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    Manages Bioburden

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    Safe, non-cytotoxic

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    Does not inhibit growth factors

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    High tensile strength

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    Application Guide

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    Hydrate with sterile saline or sterile water for approximately 60 seconds, squeezing out any excess liquid.

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    For flat wound, cut dressing to fit wound bed. If rolled wound edges are present, overlap the wound edge by ½ centimeter. The dressing should cover both the wound and periwound area. If the wound has depth, loosely fill the cavity, undermining, sinus tract or tunnel with the dressing.

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    Cover foam with secondary dressing, based on exudate level to keep the foam moist.

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    Ensure to change the dressing every 3 days and as required. If the dressing retained its blue color where it had been in contact with the wound, the new dressing can be left in place for up to 3 days. If the dressing turned white or lightened in color, continue daily dressing changes until blue color is retained.

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    As with many wound care dressings, moisture balance is key. If the dressing is dry, thoroughly re-moisten with sterile saline or sterile water, then gently remove the dressing.

    Product REF Dimensions Quantity/Box HCPCS
    Classic Dressing HB2214 2" x 2" 5 cm x 5 cm 10
    A6209
    Classic Dressing HB4414 4" x 4" 10.2 cm x 10.2 cm 10
    A6209
    Classic Dressing HB4514 4" x 5" 5 cm x 5 cm 10
    A6210
    Classic Dressing HB6614 6" x 6" 5 cm x 5 cm 10
    A6210

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    Hydrofera Blue® offers a powerful suite of antibacterial wound dressings that use a proprietary polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) or polyurethane (PU) foam in combination with two naturally occurring, organic pigments – methylene blue and gentian violet – for wound healing.

    These sponge-like foams have impressive absorptive capabilities that help draw debris and exudate away from the wound bed through natural negative pressure. This action also attracts the body's natural healing agents to the wound, promoting improved healing. By removing bacterial bioburden from the wound, Hydrofera Blue dressings can help reduce the wound size and accelerate healing.

    Hydrofera Blue products are ideal for wounds with light, moderate, and heavy exudate. They are safe, effective, and versatile, creating a balanced healing environment and supporting all phases of the wound healing process.

    Hydrofera Blue CLASSIC® wound dressings are non-cytotoxic and can manage moderate to heavy exudate in the following types of wounds, including pressure injuries, venous leg ulcers, diabetic ulcers, abrasions, lacerations, post-surgical incisions, and other external wounds infected by trauma:

    • Deep, tunneling, or shallow
    • With or without devitalized tissue/slough and debris
    • Infected or at risk of infection
    • Acute or chronic wounds