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Medihoney Dressings

Medihoney is an advanced Wound Care Dressing made by Derma Sciences. Medihoney is formulated with medical grade honey often referred to as Manuka Honey. Medihoney is used for moderate to heavy exudating wounds or burn wounds. Medihoney Dressings contain 80 to 100% active Leptospermum Honey, depending upon the dressing chosen. Leptospermum Honey has been shown to have treatment properties which promote an optimal healing environment for chronic wounds and burns. The high osmolarity of the Medihoney Dressings help to cleanse the wound and remove devitalized tissue. Medihoney® Wound Dressings and Medihoney Paste Ointment can be used in all stages of wound healing and can also be used as a component of wound bed preparation.

Medihoney contains Leptospermum Honey from New Zealand. Leptospermum Honey posseses characteristics that promote healing for burn wounds, ulcers and provide management options for chronic and acute wounds. Medihoney Dressings are particularly effective with hard to heal wounds and burns. Leptospermum Honey within Medihoney Wound Dressings helps to debride wounds and keep wounds clean of necrotic tissue. The presence of wound fluid, blood and tissue does not happen the healing effects of Medihoney Dressings or Medihoney Ointment Cream.

Medihoney Features & Benefits

• Antibacterial honey.
• Medi Honey can be used in all stages of wound healing.
• Helps to lower overall wound pH.
• MediHoney Cleanses and Debrides.
• Medihoney provides a moist, occlusive environment conducive to optimal wound healing.

Medihoney Applications

• Ulcers - diabetic ulcers, foot ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, leg ulcers, & pressure ulcers.
• Burns - 1st degree burns, 2nd degree burns.
• Surgical wounds.
• Traumatic wounds.
• Donor sites..

Five Medihoney Dressing Options

• Medihoney Gel Dressing - Ointment Cream for wound treatment with hydrocolloid paste.For use in hard-to-dress wounds and other wounds that would normally require a gel or paste. An optional accessory applicator tip comes in each box of Medihoney Ointment Cream Gel to help facilitate application into tough-to-reach areas. The active leptospermum honey content for the Medihoney Gel Dressing is 100%, the highest content of any of the Medihoney Dressings.
• Medihoney Calcium Alginate Dressing - burn dressing in various sizes. As wound fluid enters this Medihoney Dressing, the honey is released while the dressing absorbs and forms a gel. This Medihoney Calcium Alginate Dressing is used in the same manner as any typical calcium alginate or other gelling fiber wound dressing. The active leptospermum honey content for the Medihoney Calcium Alginate Dressing is 95%.
• Medihoney Adhesive Dressing - non-adhering pad with an adhesive border. The Medihoney Adhesive Dressing is a Honeycolloid Dressing with two size options--2 x 2 inch and 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 inch. Medihoney Adhesive Dressing is designed for pressure ulcers and skin tears. Active leptospermum honey content for the Medihoney Adhesive Dressing is 80%.
• Medihoney Non-Adhesive Dressing - non-adhesive pad dressing. The Medihoney Non-Adhesive Dressing is a non-adherent Honeycolloid Dressing. Medihoney Non-Adhesive Dressing is designed for covering or filling a partial to full thickness wounds. Active leptospermum honey content for the Medihoney Non-Adhesive Dressing is 80%.
• Medihoney Hydrogel Dressing - burn dressing for 1st and 2nd degree burns. Medihoney Hydrogel is an advanced Wound Dressing and Burn Dressing with Leptospermum (Manuka) honey. Medihoney Hydrogel will be available in both prescription and over the counter formulations. This Hydrogel dressing will be available in both an adhesive dressing and non-adhesive burn dressing format. Many will find the Medihoney Hydrogel Dressing is also useful for chronic wound treatment as well as acute wound treatment.

Medihoney Specifications

• Medi Honey is manufactured by Derma Sciences.
• Medi Honey Dressing Options:
  • MediHoney Ointment Cream (Gel): 31515, 31535, 31805, 31815.
  • MediHoney Adhesive Dressings: 31222, 31245.
  • MediHoney Non-Adhesive Dressing (Honeycolloid Dressing): 31422, 31445.
  • MediHoney Calcium Alginate Dressing (Honeycolloid Dressing): 31012, 31022 & 31045.
  • MediHoney Hydrogel Dressing: burn dressing product numbers coming soon.
• Antibacterial Honey Dressing made from Leptospermum Mankuna Honey.
• All natural and non-toxic honey.
• Free of pesticides and antibiotics.
• HCPCS codes: A6196, A6197 & A6199.