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MedCu is your trusted solution for a wide variety of wounds. It's made of copper which means it effectively manages bioburden, whilst simultaneously promoting wound healing. As a natural mineral it poses no risk of toxicity.
Ideal for:
✔ Diabetic Wounds
✔ Leg & Foot Ulcers
✔ Pressure Ulcers
✔ First & Second-Degree Burns
✔ Surgical Wounds
✔ Arterial Ulcers
✔ Venous Stasis Ulcers
Learn all about how to apply and remove
| Product | Code | Size | Units | PIP | NHSSC |
| MEDCu non-adhesive | 2C-0506-01 | 5x6cm | 10 | 4350609 | ELY85038 |
| MEDCu non-adhesive | 2C-1012-01 | 10x12cm | 10 | 4350617 | ELY85041 |
| MEDCu non-adhesive | 2C-1020-01 | 10x20cm | 10 | 4350625 | ELY85037 |
| MEDCu non-adhesive | 2C-2020-01 | 20x20cm | 10 | 4350633 | ELY85043 |
| MEDCu adhesive contour | 2C-0505-01a | 10x10cm | 10 | 4350641 | ELY85040 |
| MEDCu adhesive contour | 2C-1025-01a | 10x25cm | 10 | 4350658 | ELY85042 |
| MEDCu 3 Layer non-adhesive | 3C-1012-01 | 10x12cm | 10 | 4350666 | ELY85039 |
MedCu Copper Dressings are single-use wound dressing with an internal absorbent layer and one or two external non-woven, non-adherent layers.
All layers are impregnated with copper oxide particles. The dressings are non-irritant, non-sensitizing, and are available in 7 configurations, with or without an adhesive contour.
AREAS OF USE
MedCu dressings are easy to apply and remove and are suitable for a wide variety of wounds:
• Diabetic Wounds
• Leg & Foot Ulcers
• Pressure Ulcers
• First & Second-Degree Burns
• Surgical Wounds
• Arterial Ulcers
• Venous Stasis Ulcers
BENEFITS
• Strong protection against a broad spectrum of wound pathogens
• Cost effective, compared to alternatives on the market
• Efficient non-adherent and pain free removal
• Single dressing can be used for up to 7 days
• Dressings can be trimmed to fit the wound optimally
Indications
Indications
All wound types – infected & non-infected
Contra-Indications
Contraindications
Copper allergy (very rare)
Safe to use in infants & children
Safe to use in pregnancy & during lactation
Formulary-approved and cost-efficient
Powerful Antimicrobial Efficacy
Faster Healing Progression
Safest Choice - Any Patient
Copper dressings in scientific publications
Multiple studies highlight copper’s powerful clinical outcomes—delivering high antimicrobial effectiveness, faster healing trajectories, lower patient discomfort, and quicker achievement of full granulation.

Copper Suits All Wound Stages
Findings support copper dressings as an effective, holistic Continuum of Care for Wound treatment.

Full Granulation in 7 Days
Patient had a heavily resistant E. Coli infection and was previously treated for 5 Years.

Copper kills biofilm bacteria
COD kills bacteria, even under biofilm by damaging their cell walls and causing them to leak.

Faster recovery, less pain
Improved healing, shortened treatment, and lowered costs in previously unresponsive hard-to-heal wounds.

Copper outperforms silver
Enhanced wound healing, natural skin repair, improved outcomes, more than silver.

Wins bacterial battle
MedCu outperforms Cutimed Sorbact, achieving >99% bacterial with >2-log greater reduction.
MedCu Copper Vs Silver
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