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How to use Xelma

Area of use
Xelma® is a novel treatment for hard-to-heal wounds without clinical signs of infection such as venous leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers and pressure ulcers. Xelma can be used under compression therapy.

Application
Xelma is intended for topical application, once weekly, and should be covered by a secondary dessing such as Mepitel, Mepilex or Mepilex Border. If no improvement is observed within 6 weeks, the treatment should be reassessed.

Precautions

  • Xelma should not be applied to infected wounds or until excessive exudate is controlled.
  • Necrotic tissue, fibrin or slough should be removed before initiating the treatment.
  • The syringe and applicators are single-use items.
  • Do not re-setrilise or reuse syringe or applicators.
  • Do not use if sterile package is opened or damaged.
  • Do not use after the expiry date.
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What is the extracellular matrix?

The extracellular matrix (ECM) plays and important role in the wound healing process. It acts as a scaffold within the wound, providing a framework to which cells can attach, proliferate and synthesise...
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Chance of healing

More than 20% of leg ulcers take more than 50 weeks to heal with risk factors such as ulcer size, ankle mobility and co-morbidity influencing clinical outcomes.
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How to use Xelma

Xelma is indicated for hard-to-heal ulcers - primarliy, venous leg ulcers. Xelma can be used under compression therapy.
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