Cutimed® Sorbact® Gel

is a hydrophobic microbe binding wound dressing, based on Sorbact® Technology. It consists of a green Sorbact® wound contact layer with a water-based gel containing carbomer and propylene glycol (10%), and allows passage of wound exudate into a secondary dressing. Cutimed® Sorbact® Gel dressing hydrates and donates moisture to the wound, enableing a moist wound enviornment and promotes autolytic debridement.

  • For use in infection wound management
  • Safe removal of hydrophobic microbes
  • Donates moisture and hydrates the wound bed 

Intended Purpose

Indications: Cutimed® Sorbact® Gel is intended for use in management of clean, contaminated, colonized or infected dry to low exudating wounds, such as surgical wounds, traumatic wounds, pressure injuries, diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers. For managing exudate, Cutimed® Sorbact® Gel should be used together with a moisture preserving secondary dressing appropriate for the exudate level.

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

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, 5, 6.
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Safe removal of hydrophobic microbes

Sorbact® Technology dressings irreversibly bind and remove adhered hydrophobic microbes, 5, 6 without the release of active agents to the wound. Development of bacterial or fungal resistance is not expected.
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Donates moisture and hydrates the wound bed

Cutimed® Sorbact® Gel has a high moisture-donation capacity, facilitating autolytic debridement7.
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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 8.
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Hydrates the wound

Hydration assists a moist wound environment and facilitates the natural wound healing process. 

Product facts

Superficial and deep

Necrotic

Infected

Sloughy

Dry to excessive

Secondary dressing needed

Both side application

How to use

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1. Prepare the wound and surrounding skin according to local clinical practice.
2. Select an appropriate dressing size.
3. Remove the dressing from the peel pouch using an aseptic technique.
4. The dressing may be cut using an aseptic technique.
5. Apply the dressing. Ensure that the dressing comes into direct contact with the complete wound surface to allow microorganisms to bind to the dressing. The dressing should not overlap the surrounding skin. Avoid dense packing when used in deep wounds.
6. Apply a moisture preserving secondary dressing appropriate for the exudate level, such as foam dressing, absorbent pad or film dressing, and fixate.
7. The dressing change frequency depends on exudate levels and the overall condition of the wound and surrounding skin. Should the clinical condition allow, the dressing can be left in place for up to 7 days.
How to Remove
Should the dressing adhere to the wound, moisten the dressing to assist removal and to avoid disruption of the healing wound.

Product specifications

PRODUCT
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Dimensions
Pieces/box
Cutimed® Sorbact® Gel 7261112 3 in x 3 in 10
Cutimed® Sorbact® Gel 7261113 3 in x 6 in 10

Supporting products

Cutimed® Siltec®

is a silicone coated, sterile, absorbent polyurethane foam dressing for atraumatic dressing changes that contains superabsorbent stripes which absorb and lock wound exudate.

Cutimed® Siltec® B

is a silicone coated, sterile, absorbent polyurethane foam dressing for atraumatic dressing changes that contains superabsorbent stripes which absorb and lock wound exudate. It has an additional silicone adhesive border, that allows secure and gentle fixation of the dressing.

Medical References

1 Bua N et al. Dialkylcarbamoyl Chloride Dressings in the Prevention of Surgical Site Infections after Nonimplant Vascular Surgery. Ann Vasc Surg. 2017;44:387-392.
2 Stanirowski P et al. Randomized controlled trial evaluating dialkylcarbamoyl chloride impregnated dressings for the prevention of surgical site infections in adult women undergoing cesarean section. Surg Infect (Larchmt). 2016;17:427-435.
3 Kammerlander G et al. An investigation of Cutimed Sorbact as an antimicrobial alternative in wound management. Wounds UK. 2008;4:10-18.
4 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.
5 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.
6 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.
7 Stephen-Haynes J et al. Cutimed Siltec foam and Cutimed Sorbact gel dressings: a clinical audit. Wounds UK. 2010;6:130-136.
8 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).