Versiva® XC® Gelling Foam Dressing


Versiva® XC® dressing transforms
wounds
Thanks to its gelling Hydrofiber®
Technology, exudate is absorbed and locked in,1 trapping harmful
bacteria2,3 and MMPs,4 creating an optimal moist wound
environment that kick starts healing.5a
Versiva®
XC® dressing. Expect more
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Notes [+]
- As demonstrated in
vitro.