SUMAR FAQ’s

1. How absorbent in Gms per Cm2 is your product?
Sumar Max – 32.6 g/100cm2
Sumar Lite – 28.4 g/100cm2

2. What is the product made from?
The product is 100% polyester with an internal wicking layer made from a polyester / cotton blend.

3. Does the product contain latex?
The protect does not contain Latex

4. What is the recommended wear time for this product?
Initially SUMAR may require daily dressing changes (this is because it draws fluid out of the wound, unlike a foam for example which will only absorb fluid), which may be increased to 3 or 4 days as wound healing progresses. Wicks will require daily dressing changes.
SUMAR may be left in situ for up to 7 days under compression bandages.

5. Have there been any recorded adverse reactions to this product?
There are no recorded adverse reactions to this product

6. What are the indications for use?
SUMAR is a single use rapid capillary action dressing for use on Acute & Chronic wounds with low to high levels of exudate such as: - Pressure ulcers; Venous leg ulcers, Arterial leg ulcers; Surgical and Traumatic wounds.
In addition because of the way the dressing draws fluid, it is an ideal step down from negative pressure systems.

7. Does the product have any contraindications/cautions to use?
SUMAR must not be used on patients with arterial bleeds, dynamic vascular fungating wounds and heavy bleeding wounds.8. How is the product applied
An aseptic technique should be used to remove SUMAR from the sterile peel-apart pouch.
Apply dressing directly to the wound surface. It is recommended that a non-adherent contact layer is utilised under SUMAR when using compression bandages and when managing low exuding wounds, necrotic wounds and wounds where bone and tendon is exposed.
SUMAR should be cut to the size and shape of the wound to ensure maximum wound bed contact. Secure the dressing with a film dressing, bandage or tape.
For heavily exuding wounds several layers of SUMAR may be utilised.
For Fistulae and Sinuses place the wick between two or more pieces of SUMAR and cover.

9. Can it be cut or teased to size?
Sumar is cuttable.

10. Is there any possibility of fibre shed?
The fibres are all of equal length (approximately 10 cm) and woven into the fabric, and treated to avoid fibre shed.

11. Is the product hypoallergenic?
Polyester is inert, and therefore no risk of allergy. In addition there are no reported incidences of any allergic reactions to the product.

12. Is there a risk of disintegration of the product in use?
Sumar retains its strength when wet and therefore will not disintegrate in use.

13. Does the product require a primary dressing?
It is recommended that a non-adherent contact layer is utilised under SUMAR when using compression bandages and when managing low exuding wounds, necrotic wounds and wounds where bone and tendon is exposed.

14. Does the product require a secondary dressing?
Sumar will need to be secured with a film dressing, bandage or tape. If using to help debride a film dressing must be used to cover the product.

15. Is the product available on NHS supply chain and Drug tariff?
Sumar is a stocked item available through the NHS supply chain and is available on Drug tariff from the 1st October.

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