Formulary

17.5.3 Physical debridement pads

First Line
Second Line
Specialist
Hospital Only
UCS Debridement

(A sterile, pre-moistened, single-use cloth)

  • Single-use pre-moistened debridement cloth 20cm x 20cm (£3.51 = 1 cloth)

Indications

  • Soft mechanical debridement for use on chronic and acute wounds, all types of ulcers, pressure ulcers, and first- or second-degree burns

Notes

  1. Not appropriate for use as a wound dressing
  2. Contains a mild cleansing solution that moisturises and softens without damaging healthy cells
  3. Can also be used to remove hyperkeratosis
Cutimed DebriClean

(Debridement pad consisting of white monofilament microfibre loops)

  • Debridement pad 9 x 13cm (£4.81 = 1 pad)

Indications

  • Debridement of superficial wounds and surrounding skin

Notes

  1. Not appropriate for use as a wound dressing
  2. Can be used when stronger debridement is required