Description

Biatain Fiber by Coloplast is an advanced wound dressing solution tailored for managing highly exuding wounds, including sloughy and cavity wounds. This soft, sterile dressing is engineered with innovative HexaLock Technology, which incorporates absorbent gelling fibers into a reinforced hexagon net. This design provides exceptional strength, effectively locking in exudate and slough to minimize shrinkage and maintain the dressing's shape.

Key Features

• Exudate Management: Biatain Fiber excels in absorbing and retaining exudate and bacteria, reducing the risk of maceration and infection. Upon contact with exudate, it forms a cohesive gel that closely conforms to the wound bed, minimizing gaps and allowing for easy, one-piece removal with minimal residue.

• Wound Conformability: The dressing's ability to maintain its shape ensures minimal gap creation, reducing exudate pooling. This conformability supports optimal healing conditions by retaining a moist wound environment.

• Easy Removal: Designed for seamless removal, Biatain Fiber minimizes the risk of leaving fibers in the wound, enhancing patient comfort and care.

Material Composition

Crafted from non-woven sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) fibers and bicomponent (BiCo) fibers, the dressing is thermobonded for added strength. This composition supports:

• Autolytic Debridement: Aiding in the desloughing process and removal of necrotic tissue, promoting effective wound healing.

• Versatility: Available in square and ribbon variants, it can be cut to fit specific wound dimensions and is effective under compression therapy.

Indications for Use

Biatain Fiber is suitable for a wide range of acute and chronic wounds, including:

• Diabetic ulcers
• Leg ulcers
• Pressure ulcers
• Oncology wounds
• Traumatic wounds
• Partial-thickness burns
• Post-operative surgical wounds

Usage Guidelines

Intended as a primary wound dressing, it should be used under healthcare professional supervision. It can be combined with a suitable secondary dressing, such as silicone foam or compression dressing, to enhance wound care outcomes.

Performance Characteristics

• High Absorption Capacity: Even under compression, maintaining shape with minimal shrinkage.
• High Wet Strength: Ensuring intact removal.
• Infection Control: By locking in exudate and bacteria, it minimizes the risk of maceration and infection.

Additional Information

Biatain Fiber is not biodegradable and should be completely removed from the wound. It can remain in place for up to seven days or until maximum absorption is reached, depending on the wound condition and clinical judgment. Developed in collaboration with clinicians, it has been recognized with the Red Dot “Product Design 2020: Innovative Product” award, highlighting its excellence in wound care innovation.