PolyMem WIC Silver Cavity Fillers

What is PolyMem non-adhesive cavity filler?

PolyMem WIC wound filler is a non-adhesive cavity wound dressing used as a primary filler for deep, tunneling, and cavity wounds. It helps cleanse the wound bed, manage exudate, and support a moist healing environment.

The dressing uses a hydrophilic polyurethane material with an integrated wound cleanser and moisturizer to pull fluid and dissolved debris away from the wound surface. The non-adherent surface supports more comfortable dressing changes, and silver versions add antimicrobial silver to protect the dressing from bacterial and fungal contamination while in place.

Features and benefits

• Primary filler for cavity and tunneling wounds
• Hydrophilic polyurethane for high absorption
• Helps cleanse and fill wound cavities
• Embedded non-toxic wound cleanser and moisturizer
• Supports gentle autolytic debridement
• Non-adherent surface for easier removal
• Odor-control component to manage wound odor
• Maintains a moist wound environment
• Standard and silver-containing versions available
• Sheets and rope formats can be cut or coiled to fit

Use and safety information

PolyMem WIC wound filler is intended for professional wound care as a primary dressing inside cavities or tunnels. A compatible secondary dressing is required to secure and contain exudate.

Indications

• Diabetic foot ulcers
• Pressure ulcers (stages III and IV)
• Vascular ulcers
• Acute and traumatic wounds
• Wounds with moderate to heavy exudate

Wear time

Dressings may remain in place for up to seven days, depending on wound drainage and clinical direction. The dressing should be changed sooner if saturated or if leakage is observed.

Precautions and contraindications

Discontinue use if sensitivity or an allergic reaction occurs. Because these dressings can increase wound fluid removal, an absorbent secondary dressing is often needed to manage exudate.

Product specifications

• Manufacturer: Ferris Mfg. Corp.
• Brand: PolyMem
• Material: Hydrophilic polyurethane
• Color options: Peach (standard) or silver (antimicrobial version)
• Product numbers: 1333, 1814, 5733
• 1333 size: 3 x 3 inch cavity filler sheet
• 1814 size: 0.4 x 14 inch rope dressing
• 5733 size: 3 x 3 inch cavity filler sheet
• Style: Tear-away sheet strips or rope
• Application: Wound cavity and tunnel management
• HCPCS code: A6515

Manuals and documents

•     Silver brochure provides information on silver-containing PolyMem products.
•     WIC brochure contains product details for WIC cavity fillers and ropes.
•     Case study summarizes clinical experience with WIC wound filler.
•     Product flyer provides an overview of cavity filler formats.
•     Product manual includes detailed instructions for use.

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