Smith & Nephew Intrasite Gel Amorphous Hydrogel Wound Dressing, 15g Applipak

15g Amorphous Hydrogel Applipak for Autolytic Debridement and Moist Wound Healing

Product Description

Managing dry, sloughy, or necrotic wounds presents a significant challenge for patients and caregivers. Without adequate moisture, non-viable tissue can adhere to the wound bed, delaying healing and increasing the risk of complications. Traditional dressings may fail to provide the sustained hydration needed to soften eschar and support the body's natural debridement process, leaving caregivers searching for a reliable solution that prepares the wound bed for healing

The Smith & Nephew Intrasite Gel is designed to address these needs. This 15g sterile, amorphous hydrogel gently rehydrates necrotic tissue, facilitating autolytic debridement while loosening and absorbing slough and exudate . The non-adherent formula does not harm viable tissue or the surrounding skin, making it suitable for use at all stages of the wound management process . The unique Applipak system provides simple, directable, and controlled application, allowing precise delivery even in awkward or deep wound sites

This Smith & Nephew gel is designed for versatility and convenience. It creates an optimal moist wound environment that supports granulation and epithelialization . The gel can be used on a wide range of wounds including pressure injuries, leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, surgical wounds, and burns . A secondary dressing is required to secure the gel in place, and the dressing should be changed every 3 days or sooner if the gel becomes diluted . Each box contains 10 x 15g Applipak containers

Features

• Autolytic Debridement Support: Gently rehydrates necrotic tissue and absorbs slough, facilitating the body's natural debridement process without damaging fragile granulation tissue .
• Moist Wound Environment: Increases moisture content at the wound surface to help prevent eschar formation and create optimal conditions for healing .
• Non-Adherent Formula: Does not adhere to the wound bed, allowing for easy removal by irrigation with saline without causing trauma or pain .
• Applipak Applicator: Provides precise, hygienic, and controlled delivery of the gel directly to the wound bed, even in difficult-to-reach areas .
• Versatile Application: Suitable for shallow, undermined, and deep wounds including pressure injuries, leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, surgical wounds, and burns .
• Sterile and Latex-Free: Each Applipak is sterile for safe application .
• Convenient Box of 10: Provides a reliable supply for ongoing wound care needs

Why Choose Smith & Nephew

1. Better than basic alternatives:
   Unlike standard gels that may be absorbed too quickly or fail to maintain their structure, the Intrasite Gel formulation contains propylene glycol, which acts as a humectant to prevent the gel from drying out and improve handling . The cross-linked hydrogel has sufficient viscosity to remain in the wound without flowing away, providing sustained hydration and debridement action.
2. Designed for clinical flexibility:
   The Applipak delivery system eliminates the need for separate applicators, allowing caregivers to dispense the gel directly into the wound bed with precision . The gel is non-adherent and does not harm viable tissue, making it suitable for use on fragile or sensitive wound beds .
3. Reliable supply and value:
   The 15g Applipak size is ideal for moderate wounds such as leg ulcers and surgical sites, and the box of 10 provides a convenient supply for ongoing care . The gel's ability to support debridement and maintain a moist environment may help reduce the frequency of dressing changes needed to achieve a clean wound bed