Open, non-comparative, multi-centre post clinical study of the performance and safety of a gelling fibre wound dressing on diabetic foot ulcers

Objective: To evaluate the performance and safety of Exufiber, a gelling fibre wound dressing incorporating Hydrolock technology, in the management of highly exuding diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). Method: The study was conducted over a 12 week period involving a total of 21 patients with DFUs. A number of parameters were measured to monitor the change in condition of the peri-wound skin from baseline assessments. The evaluation of dressing-related pain was measured using a 100mm visual analogue scale (VAS). Wound status (measured by changes in wound size and healing phase) was recorded. Clinician/patient opinions of the test product and technical performance (measured by the presence of dressing residue following removal and handling of wound exudate) were also recorded. Results: The number of patients with healthy/intact peri-wound skin increased from baseline to the final visit. There was also a steady decrease in wound exudate volume throughout the study. Pain levels were very low throughout the investig...