Suprasorb G Gel Dressing is an hydrogel dressing
INTENDED USES: Dry wounds and wounds with low amounts of exudate, acute or chronic superficial wounds, e.g.: lower leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, 1st and 2nd degree burns, scalds; Wound healing stages: Exudation phase, Granulation phase, Epithelialisation phase
CLAIMED BENEFITS: Gently removes necrotic tissue, Absorbs it into the gel, Effective autolytic debridement, Supplies moisture and relieves wound pain, The moist wound environment promotes granulation and epithelisation, Increased quality of life for the patient (by relieving pain), Easy to mould, Easy and safe to apply
Hydrogel dressings are mostly formed by water or glycerin and therefore can provide a moist environment to dry wounds. An optimal amount of moisture is essential for adequate wound healing. These dressings cannot absorb fluid and should not be used on wounds that produce large quantities of fluid, on active bleeding or on infected wounds. Hydrogels are available in two forms: amorphous and fixed. Amorphous hydrogel can be easily applied and removed. They can easily mold to and fill a wound cavity space. Fixed hydrogels are thin, flexible sheets. Almost all hydrogels require another dressing on top.
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers specific types of dressings (such as hydrogel dressings) that are considered medically necessary for treatment of a surgical or surgically treated wound. Medicare has guidelines that establish what is considered medically necessary and how often an item can be used.
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Local Coverage Determination for Surgical Dressings (L33831)
If you have coverage through Medicare Part B, you may be eligible to have this product covered by Medicare. You will need a written order prescribed by a provider enrolled in Medicare, so that you can purchase this product at a Durable Medical Equipment store that accepts Medicare. You will need to pay deductibles and co-payment. The actual co-payment amount varies according to your state. If you do not have Medicare Part B or do not meet the requirements needed for coverage, you can find this product at pharmacies and medical supply stores. When available, please see pricing in "Other Stores" below.
If your insurance does not cover this product, you can purchase it directly from any store. A list of online stores and prices is provided below for your convenience. For updated prices, find it on the internet at https://woundreference.com/app/product?id=2732
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