Clinical evidence
Clinical evidence
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MEDCu™ · Case series
Continuum of care in hard-to-heal wounds by copper dressings: a case series
A case series describing copper dressings used across different stages of healing in hard-to-heal wounds. The paper follows individual wound-care journeys and discusses continuity of dressing use.
Melamed E, Borkow G. Journal of Wound Care. 2023;32(12):788–796.
MEDCu™ · Case series
Effective Management of Venous Leg Ulcers by Copper Dressings – Case Series
A series of venous leg ulcer cases managed with copper dressings. The authors describe individual patients, their wound care and the progress recorded during follow-up.
Karpeniuk S, Baltà-Domínguez L, Megino-Escobar S, et al. International Journal of Clinical Case Reports and Reviews. 2025;31(1):986.
MEDCu™ · Randomised controlled trial
Efficacy of copper-impregnated wound dressing for wound healing in repeat cesarean section: A randomized controlled trial
A randomised trial examining copper-impregnated dressings for surgical wounds after repeat caesarean section. The study compares dressing approaches and assesses postoperative wound healing.
Agrawal S, Sharma R, Aggarwal R, Goyal N. Asian Journal of Medical Sciences. 2026;17(3).
MEDCu™ · Clinical evaluation
Healing hard-to-heal wounds and improving quality of life
An evaluation of copper dressings in people with hard-to-heal wounds previously treated with silver dressings. The article considers wound size, pain, daily function and treatment costs during the change in care.
Dhoonmoon L. Journal of Community Nursing. 2025;39(5):28–33.
MEDCu™ · Laboratory study
Scanning Electron Microscopy Analysis of Biofilm-Encased Bacteria Exposed to Cuprous Oxide-Impregnated Wound Dressings
A laboratory study using scanning electron microscopy to examine biofilm-encased bacteria exposed to cuprous oxide-impregnated dressings. It describes bacterial and biofilm changes under experimental conditions, rather than patient wound outcomes.
Roth T, Zelinger E, Kossovsky T, Borkow G. Microbiology Research. 2024;15(4):2358–2368.
MEDCu™ · Laboratory report
Antibacterial Efficacy – MEDCu Wound Dressing with Copper Oxide vs. Cutimed Sorbact Pad
A laboratory report comparing the antibacterial activity of MEDCu copper oxide dressings and Cutimed Sorbact pads using the AATCC 100 test method. It concerns controlled laboratory testing, not a clinical comparison in patients.
MEDCu Technologies. Laboratory report LBR-0100-73b, certificate MC263b. August 2025.
MEDCu™ · Case series
Healing of Chronic Wounds by Copper Oxide-Impregnated Wound Dressings—Case Series
A collection of chronic wound cases treated with copper oxide-impregnated dressings. The paper describes patient histories, wound management and changes observed during treatment.
Melamed E, Kiambi P, Okoth D, Honigber I, Tamir E, Borkow G. Medicina. 2021;57(3):296.
MEDCu™ · Randomised clinical trial
Noninferiority of Copper Dressings Than Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Healing Diabetic Wounds: A Randomized Clinical Trial
A randomised trial in people with diabetes and noninfected wounds eligible for negative pressure wound therapy. It compares copper oxide dressings with a negative pressure treatment pathway, measuring wound size and other care outcomes.
Melamed E, Dabbah J, Israel T, Kan I, Pinzur MS, Roth T, Borkow G. Advances in Wound Care. 2026;15(9):659–670. Online first 8 May 2025.
MEDCu™ · Prospective single-arm study
Enhanced healing of wounds that responded poorly to silver dressing by copper wound dressings: Prospective single arm treatment study
A prospective study following noninfected wounds that were healing slowly during silver dressing treatment. Patients then received copper dressings, and the authors recorded wound progress after that change; treatment was sequential rather than in parallel comparison groups.
Gorel O, Hamuda M, Feldman I, Kucyn-Gabovich I. Health Science Reports. 2024;7(1):e1816.
AndoFlex™ TLC Calamine · Consensus document
Leg ulceration in venous and arteriovenous insufficiency: assessment and management with compression therapy as part of a holistic wound-healing strategy
An international consensus document on assessing and managing leg ulceration associated with venous and arteriovenous insufficiency. It discusses compression therapy within a holistic approach to wound care.
Nair HKR, Mosti G, Atkin L, et al. Journal of Wound Care. 2024;33(Sup10b):S1–S31.
AndoFlex™ TLC Calamine · Case study poster
The Role of a New Compression Bandage with Malodour Control on a Patient with a Chronic Non Healing Leg Ulcer: A Case Study
A case study describing CoFlex TLC with Malodour Control, alongside a gelling-fibre dressing, for a persistent lower-leg wound following sarcoma surgery and radiotherapy. The poster considers odour, exudate and patient comfort.
This study concerns CoFlex TLC with Malodour Control, within the CoFlex / UK AndoFlex range. It is a different variant from AndoFlex TLC Calamine.
McDermott E, Simon D. Wounds UK poster; 2013 (document production stamp 5 November 2013).
Sorbsan™ · Systematic review
Alginate dressings for venous leg ulcers
A Cochrane systematic review of alginate dressings for venous leg ulcers. It brings together trials comparing alginates with other dressings and examines the wound-healing outcomes reported in those studies.
O’Meara S, Martyn-St James M, Adderley UJ. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2015;(8):CD010182.
Sorbsan™ · Review article
Celebrating 25 years of Sorbsan and its contribution to advanced wound management
An article reviewing Sorbsan’s development and use in wound management over 25 years. It discusses calcium alginate dressing properties and their application in clinical wound care.
Morris C. Wounds UK. 2008;4(4):114–119.
Sorbsan™ · Conference poster
Use of calcium alginate v/s hydrofibre dressing in City and Hackney Community Health Service
A conference document describing calcium alginate and hydrofibre dressing use in a community health service. It includes a case-based account of dressing selection and wound management.
Allymamod A, Chamanga ET. EWMA 2011 Wound Care Conference poster presentation document.
Sorbsan™ · Review article
The use of alginate dressings in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers
An article on the use of alginate dressings in diabetic foot ulcer care. It discusses dressing characteristics and selection within the broader management of diabetic foot wounds.
Pendry E. The Diabetic Foot. 2006;9(2):76–85 (article pages non-contiguous).
KytoCel™ · Case series poster
Use of KytoCel dressings in the management of chronic wounds in children with severe epidermolysis bullosa
A poster describing KytoCel dressing use for chronic wounds in children with severe epidermolysis bullosa. It discusses dressing management in this specific clinical setting.
Denyer J, Gibson E. Wounds UK Conference, Harrogate; 2014. Poster 096.
KytoCel™ · Clinical case reports
Deep bone infections following surgery
Case reports concerning deep bone infections and complex wounds following orthopaedic surgery. The article describes KytoCel dressing use alongside wider surgical and medical care.
Bennett J, Thompson J. British Journal of Nursing. 2015;24(Sup6):S24. DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2015.24.Sup6.S24.
KytoCel™ · Case series poster
The use of a new chitosan gelling fibre primary dressing (KytoCel) in two patients with deep bone infections following orthopaedic surgery
A poster describing a chitosan gelling fibre dressing in two patients with deep bone infections following orthopaedic surgery. It presents their wound-care histories and dressing management.
Bennett J, Thompson J. Wounds UK Conference, Harrogate; 2014. Poster 062.
KytoCel™ · Case series poster
Experience of a chitin gelling fibre dressing (KytoCel, Aspen Medical Europe Ltd) in the management of two category 4 pressure ulcers in a community nursing home
A poster describing KytoCel within individualised care plans for longstanding category 4 pressure ulcers in nursing-home residents. It follows local wound management in these individual cases.
Haycock G, Frantos F. Wounds UK Conference, Harrogate; 2014. Poster 012. Lead contact: Gibson E.
KytoCel™ · Case study poster
A prospective case study using an innovative antibacterial gelling fibre dressing to manage chronic bilateral leg ulcers
A prospective case study of a gelling fibre dressing used for chronic bilateral leg ulcers. The poster describes dressing management and observations made during follow-up.
Oldfield R. Wounds UK Conference, Harrogate; 2014. Poster 133.
KytoCel™ · Pilot evaluation poster
Pilot study to investigate the performance of a new chitosan gelling fibre as a primary dressing in 20 patients in a wide variety of wounds that potentially caused delays in discharge
A pilot evaluation of a chitosan gelling fibre dressing in 20 patients with varied wounds. The poster examines dressing performance in wound care and its relationship to discharge planning.
UNO+ Genadyne™ · Case study
Improved Quality of Life for a Leg Ulcer Patient Using a New Hybrid Dressing
A case study describing a hybrid dressing used with negative pressure wound therapy for a person with a leg ulcer. The document considers the wound-care experience and quality of life.
UNO+ Genadyne™ · Device evaluation poster
A Compact Traditional NPWT: Reduction in size but not in performance
An evaluation of a compact negative pressure wound therapy system and hybrid dressing across different care settings, including healthcare and veterinary practice. The poster describes practical device performance and use.
UNO+ Genadyne™ · Case study
UNO+ Hybrid Dressing: Diabetic Foot Case Study in Mexico
A case study from Mexico describing UNO+ negative pressure wound therapy and a hybrid dressing after surgical debridement of a traumatic foot wound in a person with diabetic neuropathy. It follows dressing management and subsequent wound care.
UNO+ Genadyne™ · Case study
UNO+ Hybrid Dressing: Hand Case Study in Mexico
A case study from Mexico describing an open hand wound after skin-graft breakdown. It reports UNO+ negative pressure wound therapy with a hybrid dressing and the progression of wound care.
DUO Genadyne™ · Case study
Case Study Using DUO Instillation Pump for One Week to Speed Up the Healing Progress of a Laparotomy Wound Midline Linea Alba to Aid Discharge
A case study describing DUO instillation therapy for a midline abdominal wound following laparotomy. The document follows wound management and preparation for discharge.
DUO Genadyne™ · Case study
Instillation Case Study on Infected Urocheal Cyst
A case study describing negative pressure wound therapy with instillation for an infected, non-healing wound associated with a urachal cyst. It records the treatment approach and follow-up care.
DUO Genadyne™ · Case study
Instillation NPWT: The Latest Addition to the Genadyne Range — Used on Pressure Ulcer in Kuala Lumpur
A case study from Kuala Lumpur describing DUO negative pressure wound therapy with instillation for a pressure ulcer. The document sets out the patient’s clinical context and wound-care approach.
DUO Genadyne™ · Case study
Instillation Therapy Used in Total Abdominal Hysterectomy and Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy (TAHBSO)
A case study describing instillation therapy for a postoperative abdominal wound after hysterectomy and removal of both ovaries and fallopian tubes. It discusses wound preparation before re-suturing.
Debrichem® · Manufacturer case reports
DEBx Medical case reports booklet
A manufacturer’s booklet of chronic wound case reports involving DEBRICHEM. It presents individual wound-care histories and treatment sequences, together with product application information.