Description
The Cutimed Epiona is a sterile collagen alginate dressing whose native collagen scaffold resembles human dermis and gives stalled wounds a structure new tissue can grow into. Three sizes, from 2 in x 2 in to 8 in x 8 in, cover everything from a small diabetic ulcer to a broad venous wound, in boxes of ten.
- 90% native collagen – bovine collagen fibers form an open-pore 3D matrix with a unique similarity to human dermis.
- Scaffold for growth – the matrix supports tissue growth in wounds that have stalled or stopped progressing.
- Biodegradable – the body absorbs the matrix naturally, and any unabsorbed portion can remain in the wound.
A Dermis-Like Scaffold for Wounds That Have Stopped Moving
Chronic wounds stall when the bed offers new cells nothing to climb, and a flat surface of granulation tissue alone may not restart the climb. This dressing lays down a three-dimensional collagen matrix whose open pores mimic the structure of human dermis, acting as a scaffold for incoming tissue. In the studies behind the product, that stimulation reduced wound size by up to 38 percent and accelerated healing. The calcium alginate fraction supports hemostasis at application and helps manage the low to moderate exudate these wounds produce. Because the matrix is biodegradable, the body absorbs it naturally between treatments spaced up to 72 hours apart.
Features and Benefits
Every element of the build serves the scaffold idea, from the collagen ratio to the pore structure.
Matrix Technology
- 3D Matrix Technology: the open-pore collagen structure has a unique similarity to human dermis and acts as a scaffold for tissue growth.
- 90% Native Collagen: native bovine collagen makes up ninety percent of the dressing, with calcium alginate as the balance.
- Stimulates Tissue Growth: the scaffold boosts healing in chronic and stagnating wounds, reducing wound size by up to 38 percent in published studies.
Healing Support
- Promotes Wound Healing: accelerated healing contributes to early patient mobilization and reduced treatment time.
- Supports Hemostasis: the native collagen and calcium alginate help to stop bleeding at the wound surface.
- Biodegradable Matrix: the body absorbs the dressing naturally, and matrix that remains unabsorbed can stay in the wound.
Application
- Cut, Roll or Fold: the sheet cuts to size and can be rolled or folded into the wound bed, with several layers used if required.
- Both-Side Application: either face of the dressing can be applied to the wound.
- Moisten Dry Wounds: on wounds with little or no exudate, moisten the dressing with saline or Ringers solution before covering.
Product Specifications
All three sizes are sterile collagen alginate dressings in boxes of ten. Each size below shows its BSN Medical reference number.
Product Details
- Product Type: sterile collagen alginate wound dressing with 3D matrix scaffold
- Composition: 90% native bovine collagen and 10% calcium alginate, not made with natural rubber latex
- Indications: full and partial thickness wounds free of necrotic tissue, including diabetic ulcers, venous leg ulcers, pressure injuries, mixed vascular etiology ulcers, trauma wounds and surgical wounds
- Exudate Level: low to moderate
- Treatment Interval: treat at intervals of up to 72 hours after the first application, depending on the amount of exudate
- Sterility: sterile
- Secondary Dressing: required to maintain a moist wound environment
Sizes and Item Numbers
- Item number 7322703: 2 in x 2 in dressing, box of 10
- Item number 7322704: 4 in x 4 in dressing, box of 10
- Item number 7322705: 8 in x 8 in dressing, box of 10
Explore the wider MedicalEx range of advanced wound care and collagen dressings for stalled and chronic wounds.
Why Choose the Cutimed Epiona?
A stalled wound does not need another passive cover, it needs a reason to grow again. A dermis-like scaffold gives incoming tissue that structure, in a dressing the body simply absorbs.
- Restarts stalled wounds – the scaffold targets wounds that have stopped progressing toward a healing goal.
- Nothing to remove – the biodegradable matrix is absorbed by the body, so changes carry no stripping step.
- Layered to fit – sheets cut, roll, fold and stack, so the matrix fills shallow and deep beds alike.
- Evidence behind it – published studies report wound size reductions of up to 38 percent with native collagen treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the scaffold help a stalled wound?
Its open-pore collagen matrix resembles human dermis, giving new tissue a three-dimensional structure to grow into. That stimulation is aimed at chronic wounds that have stalled or stopped progressing.
Does the dressing stay in the wound?
The matrix is biologically degradable and the body absorbs it naturally. Any portion that has not been absorbed can remain in the wound at the next treatment.
How often is it reapplied?
After the first application, treat the wound at intervals of up to 72 hours, depending on the amount of exudate. A secondary dressing covers it between treatments to hold a moist environment.
Which wounds is it indicated for?
It manages full and partial thickness wounds that are free of necrotic tissue, including diabetic ulcers, venous leg ulcers, pressure injuries, trauma wounds and surgical wounds. Necrotic tissue has to be removed before treatment starts.
Can it be cut or layered?
Yes, it can be cut to size, rolled or folded into the wound bed. Several layers can be used where the bed is deep, and either side can face the wound.
What if the wound is nearly dry?
Moisten the dressing with a saline solution or Ringers solution before applying it. That keeps the matrix in moist contact with a low-exudate bed.
