Description
The Cutimed Sorbion Sachet XL stretches the gel-forming superabsorbent sachet to 10 in x 17 in, a single dressing sized for extensive wounds that would otherwise take a patchwork of smaller pads. It is the format for whole lower legs, the thorax, the abdomen and the forearm area, sold in boxes of four.
- Extra-large format – one 10 in x 17 in dressing covers extensive wounds without joins or overlaps.
- Compression compatible – the core keeps absorbed fluid locked away even under compression therapy.
- Either side down – both faces apply to the wound, which matters when handling a dressing this size.
One Large Dressing Instead of a Patchwork of Pads
Extensive wounds expose the weakness of standard sizes, because every join between pads is a channel where exudate escapes and skin breaks down. The XL format removes the joins, laying one continuous superabsorbent core over the whole area. It is designed for large surfaces such as venous leg ulcers covering the entire lower leg, and for wounds across the thorax, abdomen or forearm. Absorption and retention match the rest of the range, so heavy output is gelled and held rather than spread. Fixation is chosen for the site, with allowance made for the core to expand as it fills.
Features and Benefits
Under the larger outline sits the same gel-forming construction as the smaller sachets.
Coverage
- Single-Piece Coverage: one dressing spans extensive wounds that smaller sizes would cover in sections.
- Leg-Length Format: the shape is designed for large areas such as a venous leg ulcer covering the entire lower leg.
- Overlap Built In: the core should extend at least 1 cm past the wound margins, which the format makes easy on big wounds.
Core Performance
- Gel-Forming Superabsorbent Core: the strongly water-retaining core absorbs moderate to excessive exudate and locks it into a gel.
- Retention Under Compression: absorbed exudate and germs stay inside the dressing even beneath compression bandaging.
- Vertical Absorption: fluid travels into the core instead of sideways, protecting the large area of skin around the wound.
Handling
- Both-Sides Application: either face of the polypropylene fleece outer layer can be applied to the wound.
- Wound Cleansing Effect: deposits adhere to the dressing and are removed with it, supporting soft debridement.
- Wear Up To Seven Days: change timing depends on wound condition and saturation across the covered area.
Product Specifications
This sterile superabsorbent dressing comes in one extra-large size. The BSN Medical reference number for this item follows.
Product Details
- Product Type: sterile, hydroactive, gel-forming superabsorbent wound dressing
- Intended Use: extensive wounds, including the upper and lower legs, the thorax, the abdomen and the forearm area
- Indications: exuding wounds with moderate to excessive exudate, including pressure injuries, venous leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, oozing laparotomy wounds, exulcerating carcinomas and postoperative wound dehiscence
- Exudate Level: moderate to excessive
- Wear Time: up to seven days depending on wound conditions and saturation
- Sterility: sterile
- Packaging: box of 4, the distributor sales unit for this item
Sizes and Item Numbers
- Item number 7324000: 10 in x 17 in dressing, box of 4
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Why Choose the Cutimed Sorbion Sachet XL?
Covering a whole lower leg with small pads means managing overlaps, gaps and four change routines instead of one. The XL keeps a single absorbent surface over the wound, so the routine scales down even when the wound does not.
- No joins to leak – one continuous core removes the channels that form between patched pads.
- Built for big anatomy – legs, thorax and abdomen get coverage in a single placement.
- Compression ready – retention holds under the bandaging that large leg ulcers usually need.
- Simpler stocking – one format replaces the multi-pad workaround for extensive wounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which wounds need a dressing this large?
It suits extensive wounds such as venous leg ulcers covering the entire lower leg. Wounds on the thorax, the abdomen and the forearm area are also named in its intended use.
Why not just use several smaller dressings?
Every join between pads is a path where exudate can escape onto the skin. One continuous dressing removes those channels and keeps absorption even across the whole wound.
Can it be worn under compression?
Yes, its high retention capacity locks exudate and germs away even under compression therapy. That makes it practical for large leg ulcers managed with bandaging systems.
Which side goes against the wound?
Either face of the dressing can be applied to the wound. With a format this large, that removes an awkward flipping step during application.
How long can it remain in place?
It can stay in place for up to seven days, depending on wound conditions and how fast the core saturates. Extensive wounds often produce heavy output, so check saturation rather than assuming the full week.
How much margin should it have?
The absorbent inner core should overlap the wound margins by at least 1 cm. The extra-large format makes that overlap straightforward even on broad wounds.
