ADVANCING THE SCIENCE OF WOUND BED PREPARATION

How Drawtex Works Choosing which Drawtex to use How to apply Drawtex Drawtex Edema Wrap

THE LEADER IN A NEW CLASS OF DRESSINGS

Drawtex®  is a hydroconductive wound dressing with LevaFiber Technology. LevaFiber is a combination of two types of absorbent differentiated structures that creates the ability to draw exudate away from the wound surface. Drawtex tracheostomy and tube dressing is designed specifically for application around a tracheostomy tube after tracheostomy surgery. The keyhole aperture in the dressing allows it to fit neatly around a tracheostomy tube or other drain or stoma to collect fluid and exudates from the tracheostomy site and ultimately prevent peristomal maceration.

HOW DRAWTEX WORKS

LevaFiber™ Technology provides three different types of action.

Drawtex MOA Capillary ActionDrawtex MOA hydroconductive actionDrawtex MOA electrostatic action

DRAWTEX FACILITATES EFFECTIVE WOUND BED PREPARATION

Wound bed preparation is the management of a wound in order to accelerate endogenous healing or to facilitate the effectiveness of other therapeutic measures. Recent data have been published showing how wound treatment with Drawtex assists with the complex challenges of wound bed preparation.

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Facilitates removal of debris


Using an advanced pattern-recognition software algorithm to analyze digital wound images, researchers calculated wound measurements and analyzed tissue composition of the wound bed. They found:

• Drawtex actively draws fluid away from the wound up to 150 cc/hour, retaining its integrity when moist.
• Drawtex helps to remove debris from the wound by drawing out fibrin and slough, while leaving healthy granulation tissue in 

Draws and absorbs excessive wound exudate

Another study concluded that the advantages of exudate removal by Drawtex were numerous. Not only was the fluid removed, but nutrients in the exudate that facilitate biofilm production were also drawn off.

Draws bacteria from the wound

A study that evaluated Drawtex in an infected burn model demonstrated that Drawtex can draw methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) from either an inoculated broth or an experimental burn wound eschar.

Similar results were reported in patients with chronic wounds, where tissue biopsy bacterial counts decreased from 106 to 102 CFUs per gram of tissue, while at the same time the bacterial counts in the Drawtex dressings increased up to 104 CFUs.

Draws harmful MMP’s from the wound


Chronic wounds have excessive inflammation, increased pro-inflammatory cytokines, increased proteases such as MMPs, and decreased growth factors. Removing or decreasing the harmful MMPs is an important aspect of wound bed preparation.

• One study reported that Drawtex could draw MMP-9 and transport it for a distance up to 7 cm from the wound.

• Another similar study showed that both MMP-9 and MMP-1 were drawn out of chronic wounds with Drawtex wound dressings, with a concomitant rise in MMPs in the Drawtex dressings.

CHOOSING WHICH DRAWTEX TO USE

Drawtex can be easily cut and shaped to fit each type of wound

Sacral shape Drawtex cut into a heart-shaped dressingRope shape Drawtex to fill cavities or cover amputationsTracheostomy and tube Drawtex for G-tubes and trach sitesDrain shape Drawtex small strips

Drawtex Tracheostomy &
Tube Dressing

Drawtex Tracheostomy & Tube Dressing has 3 mechanisms of action to actively manage sputum, enteric or urinary fluid, and other secretions detrimental to skin integrity. 

Drawtex tube dressing for trach sites

Advantages:

• Hydroconductive wound dressing technology
• Draws out exudate, debris, bacteria and proteases
• Fits snugly around tube with interlocking closure
• Prevents peristomal maceration
• Easy to use
Catalog # 00310

Drawtex Rope

Drawtex Rope takes the Drawtex technology even deeper, allowing you to reach deeper undermined or tunneled areas in your wounds without fear of losing the dressing due to  saturation. It is comfortable to any environment where fluid needs to be removed, managed, or contained.

Drawtex rope for tunneled wounds and areas

Effective for:

• Fistula management        • Packing
• Sinus tracts                    • Tunneling
• Undermining

Catalog # 00321

HOW TO APPLY DRAWTEX

Drawtex is indicated for wounds with moderate to high levels of exudate, including:

Acute wounds

• Complex surgical wounds
• Burns

Chronic wounds

• Leg ulcers
• Diabetic foot ulcers
• Pressure ulcers (stage 2-4)
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Cut

Drawtex may be cut to conform to wound shape. Any side of Drawtex can be used against the wound bed.

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Apply

For dry or less exudative wounds, apply a nonadherent (perforated) dressing, such as UrgoTul Contact Layer or UrgoTul Ag Contact Layer, before applying Drawtex. For best results, ensure nonadherent dressing has direct contact with wound bed.

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Layer

For moderately to highly exudative wounds, apply Drawtex directly to wound bed. For heavy exudate, apply additional layers as necessary.

Covering Drawtex with a second bandage of your choice

Cover

Cover with a secondary dressing or bandage of choice.

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Change

Change Drawtex every 1 to 3 days, as necessary. Once exudate is under control, dressing may be changed less frequently. If Drawtex is adherent, irrigate with saline for easy removal.

Drawtex Edema Wrap dressing roll

DRAWTEX EDEMA WRAP

THIN PROFILE, COMFORTABLE DESIGN, IDEAL FOR WRAPPING DIFFICULT AREAS

Please note: Drawtex Edema Wrap does not apply compression by itself.

How to apply Drawtex Edema Wrap

  • Apply the padding without any tension. 
  • Start the padding at the base of the toes, working up to the knee.
  • Wrap the padding around the foot (complete an ankle loop and take the padding around the back of the ankle and return across the top of the foot, ensuring that the heel and foot are well covered).
  • Proceed from the ankle to the knee using a simple spiral technique with an approximate 50% overlap.
  • Cut off excess padding.
  • If needed, strips of this excess material can be applied alongside the tibia or around the malleoli (ankle bones) to provide additional protection to these vulnerable areas.

DRAWTEX Product information

Questions about Drawtex? Learn about Drawtex in Practice

Drawtex is available in a variety of sizes. Ordering information can be found in the table below.

Complete Drawtex Family Product Line
Catalog #
Size
Carton Qty.
Shipper Qty.
00300
2 x 2 in (5 x 5 cm)
10 Dressings
10 Cartons (100 Dressings)
00301
3.5 x 3.5 in (9 x 9 cm)
10 Dressings
10 Cartons (100 Dressings)
00302
4 x 4 in (10 x 10 cm)
10 Dressings
10 Cartons (100 Dressings)
00303
6 x 8 in (15 x 20 cm)
10 Dressings
10 Cartons (100 Dressings)
00304
8 x 8 in (20 x 20 cm)
10 Dressings
10 Cartons (100 Dressings)
00305
3.5 x 39 in (9 cm x 1 m)
5 Rolls
4 Cartons (20 Rolls)
00306
4 x 39 in (10 cm x 1 m)
5 Rolls
4 Cartons (20 Rolls)
00307
8 x 39 in (20 cm x 1 m)
5 Rolls
4 Cartons (20 Rolls)
00310
4 x 4 in (10 x 10 cm) Tube Dressing
10 Dressings
10 Cartons (100 Dressings)
00321
3/8 x 18 in (1 x 46 cm)
10 Dressings
10 Cartons (100 Dressings)