Contraindications & Precautions

Contraindications:
• Fibrosol Extra Non-adhesive dressings should not be used on individuals who are sensitive or have had allergic reactions to the dressings or any of its components.

Precautions:
• Sterility is guaranteed unless pouch is damaged or open. This device is single-use only and should not be re-used. Re-use may lead to risk of infection or cross contamination. Physical properties of the device may be no longer be optimal for intended use.
• Appropriate supportive measures should be taken when indicated (e.g. use of graduated compression bandaging in the management of venous leg ulcers or pressure relief measures in management of pressure ulcers or sores).
• The control of blood glucose, as well as appropriate supportive measures, should be provided with diabetic foot ulcers.
• Infection is not a contraindication to the use of Fibrosol® dressings. Should infection develop during the use of the dressings, antibiotic therapy should be initiated as clinically indicated by a healthcare professional.
• Fibrosol Extra Non-adhesive can facilitate the control of minor bleeding.
• If removing the dressing is difficult, the dressing should be fully saturated with sterile saline or water and removed slowly.
• Because Fibrosol Extra Non-adhesive dressings provides a moist wound environment that supports the growth of new blood vessels,
occasionally the delicate newly formed blood vessels may produce a blood stained wound fluid.
• Fibrosol Extra Non-adhesive is not intended for use as a surgical sponge.
• Fibrosol Extra Non-adhesive dressings are not intended for use within internal body cavities or closed wounds.