Wound care

Professional Wound Care Products by HARTMANN

Professional wound care requires more than simply covering a wound. The choice of dressing should reflect the type and condition of the wound, the amount of exudate, the stage of wound healing and the individual requirements of the patient.

Hospitals, wound care clinics, outpatient departments, medical practices and other healthcare facilities therefore require access to a broad range of wound dressings and complementary products for both routine and more complex wound management.

At V-MEDTECH, healthcare professionals can find selected HARTMANN wound care products for the treatment of acute and chronic wounds – from traditional absorbent dressings and postoperative dressings to modern hydroactive solutions for professional wound management.

HARTMANN Wound Care

From Traditional Dressings to Advanced Wound Management

HARTMANN offers an extensive wound care portfolio covering different phases and requirements of wound treatment.

The current range includes product groups such as:

• hydroactive wound dressings
• superabsorbent wound dressings
• silicone SAP dressings
• absorbent dressings
• wound contact layers
• postoperative dressings
• adhesive fixation products
• bandages
• wound irrigation solutions

This allows healthcare professionals to select products according to wound condition, exudate level and the respective treatment objective.

Acute & Chronic Wound Care

Different Wounds Require Different Treatment Strategies

A fundamental distinction in professional wound management is made between acute and chronic wounds.

Acute wounds can include surgical wounds, traumatic injuries and other wounds expected to progress through the normal healing process.

Chronic wounds are characterised by prolonged or impaired healing and may require a more complex wound management strategy.

Depending on the clinical situation, important factors when selecting a dressing include:

• wound healing phase
• wound depth and dimensions
• amount of exudate
• condition of the wound bed
• surrounding skin
• need for wound cleansing
• required absorption capacity
• dressing change frequency
• fixation requirements

There is therefore no single wound dressing suitable for every wound.

Modern Wound Care

Creating Appropriate Conditions for Wound Healing

Modern wound management aims to create appropriate conditions for the wound healing process while managing exudate and protecting the wound and surrounding skin.

Different dressing technologies are available depending on the wound and treatment phase.

HARTMANN's current hydroactive portfolio includes polyacrylate dressings, foam dressings, hydrocolloids, hydrogels, alginates and wound irrigation solutions.

This enables wound care products to be selected more specifically according to the clinical requirements of the wound.

HydroClean® Wound Dressings

Hydroactive Wound Cleansing and Wound Bed Preparation

HydroClean® is one of HARTMANN's specialised solutions for modern wound management.

The dressing incorporates superabsorbent polyacrylate and is activated with Ringer's solution. According to HARTMANN, HydroClean releases Ringer's solution into the wound for up to three days while simultaneously absorbing wound exudate, creating a continuous rinsing-absorption mechanism.

HydroClean is particularly relevant for wound cleansing and wound bed preparation and is available in different formats, including versions intended for cavities and small wounds.

HydroClean® for Difficult-to-Heal Wounds

Professional wound management frequently involves wounds in which cleansing and preparation of the wound bed play an important role.

HARTMANN positions HydroClean particularly for acute and chronic wounds during the cleansing and granulation phases.

This makes the product family an important part of a structured wound care portfolio rather than simply another absorbent dressing.

HydroTac® Foam Dressings

Moisture Management During Granulation and Epithelialisation

HydroTac® represents another important HARTMANN product family within modern wound care.

HydroTac combines an absorbent polyurethane foam with a hydrogel wound contact layer. The dressing can absorb wound exudate while the hydrogel helps maintain moisture at the wound surface.

HARTMANN positions HydroTac for wounds in the granulation and epithelialisation phases, particularly where exudation is low to moderate.

Different configurations allow the product family to cover various wound locations and treatment requirements.

HydroTac® Transparent

Transparent Hydrogel Dressings

HydroTac® Transparent provides another option for wounds where moisture donation and visual monitoring can be advantageous.

According to HARTMANN, the transparent hydrogel dressing is intended for dry or slightly exuding wounds during the granulation and epithelialisation stages.

The transparent design can facilitate wound observation without unnecessarily obscuring the treatment area.

Superabsorbent Wound Dressings

Exudate Management for Moderate to Highly Exuding Wounds

Effective exudate management is an important consideration when treating many acute and chronic wounds.

HARTMANN therefore offers superabsorbent wound dressings designed for wounds with moderate to high levels of exudate.

One important product family within this segment is Zetuvit® Plus.

Depending on the specific product and clinical situation, superabsorbent dressings can provide the absorption and retention capacity required for wounds producing larger quantities of exudate.

Zetuvit® Wound Dressings

Absorbent Solutions for Professional Wound Care

The Zetuvit® range includes absorbent and superabsorbent solutions for professional wound management.

Traditional Zetuvit absorbent dressings are designed to absorb wound fluids while providing padding and protection. HARTMANN also offers more advanced superabsorbent configurations for higher exudate requirements.

This makes Zetuvit an important product family when structuring the V-MEDTECH wound care range according to exudate management.

Wound Contact Layers

Protecting the Wound Surface

Wound contact layers are positioned directly at the wound interface and can be combined with suitable secondary dressings depending on the clinical requirements.

HARTMANN's wound care portfolio includes products such as:

• Atrauman®
• Atrauman® Ag
• Atrauman® Silicone

These products represent different approaches within wound contact management and should be selected according to their respective intended use and manufacturer instructions.

Postoperative Wound Dressings

Wound Care Following Surgical Procedures

Postoperative wound management represents another important area of professional wound care.

HARTMANN's current portfolio includes products such as:

• Cosmopor® Transparent
• Cosmopor® Steril
• Cosmopor® E
• Hydrofilm®

These solutions provide different options for covering and protecting wounds following surgical procedures.

For hospitals, outpatient surgery centres and medical practices, postoperative dressings therefore form an important link between general wound care and surgical care.

Absorbent Dressings

Managing Wound Exudate

Absorbent dressings remain an important part of professional wound care.

The appropriate absorption capacity depends on factors such as the amount of wound exudate, dressing size, wound location and required dressing change interval.

HARTMANN's portfolio ranges from conventional absorbent dressings to modern superabsorbent solutions, enabling products to be selected for different levels of exudation.

Hydrocolloid Dressings

Moist Wound Management

Hydrocolloid dressings represent another established option within modern wound management.

HARTMANN offers the Hydrocoll® Classic range in different configurations, including standard, thin, concave and sacral versions. HARTMANN describes these dressings as solutions for moist wound treatment.

Different shapes and configurations make it possible to adapt the dressing more closely to the location and characteristics of the wound.

Foam Wound Dressings

Absorption Combined with a Moist Wound Environment

Foam dressings are widely used where absorption and wound protection are required.

Within the HARTMANN portfolio, product families such as HydroTac® and PermaFoam® provide different solutions for professional wound management.

The choice of foam dressing should be based on factors such as exudate level, wound location, surrounding skin and the respective stage of healing.

Alginate Dressings

Dressings for Specific Wound Care Requirements

HARTMANN also includes alginate dressings within its hydroactive wound care portfolio.

Products such as Sorbalgon® Classic are based on calcium alginate fibres and can be used where the properties of an alginate dressing are appropriate for the wound and treatment objective.

Alginate products therefore represent another specialised option within a comprehensive professional wound care range.

Wound Irrigation & Cleansing

Preparing the Wound for Further Treatment

Wound cleansing can be an important part of professional wound management before an appropriate dressing is applied.

HARTMANN's current portfolio includes HydroClean® Solution, which the manufacturer describes as an antiseptic wound irrigation solution for mechanical wound cleansing and removal of contaminants, coatings, necrotic tissue and biofilm.

The selection and use of wound cleansing products should always follow their intended use and the clinical requirements of the wound.

Fixation Products & Bandages

Keeping Wound Dressings Securely in Position

A wound dressing also needs appropriate fixation.

Depending on the dressing, wound location and patient's requirements, different fixation solutions may be appropriate.

HARTMANN's wound care range includes products such as:

• Hydrofilm® roll
• Omnifix® elastic
• Peha-haft®
• additional fixation and bandaging products

HARTMANN also notes that a complete wound dressing generally consists of the wound dressing itself together with suitable fixation.

Selecting the Right Wound Dressing

Wound Condition Comes Before Product Choice

Professional wound care should not begin with a brand or individual dressing. It begins with an assessment of the wound and the treatment objective.

Important considerations include:

What type of wound is being treated?
Acute, postoperative and chronic wounds can require very different approaches.

What is the current wound healing phase?
The requirements during wound cleansing can differ considerably from those during granulation or epithelialisation.

How much exudate is present?
A dry wound requires different moisture management from a highly exuding wound.

Does the wound require cleansing or wound bed preparation?
Specialised solutions such as HydroClean may be relevant where wound cleansing is a central treatment objective.

What absorption capacity is required?
For higher exudate levels, superabsorbent dressings may be more appropriate than conventional dressings.

How will the dressing be fixed?
Non-adhesive dressings may require an appropriate secondary fixation product.

HARTMANN Wound Care Product Families

The appropriate product always depends on the individual wound, intended use and manufacturer instructions.

Wound Care for Hospitals & Wound Clinics

Hospitals and specialised wound care facilities may need to manage a broad spectrum of wounds, ranging from surgical wounds to complex chronic wounds.

A structured wound care range makes it possible to organise products according to treatment objective, wound healing phase and exudate level.

This is particularly useful for:

• hospital wards
• wound care departments
• outpatient clinics
• surgical departments
• postoperative care
• specialised wound management

Wound Care for Medical Practices

Professional wound care is equally important in outpatient medical practice.

Depending on the specialty, medical practices may require products for:

• routine wound care
• dressing changes
• postoperative wounds
• minor surgical procedures
• chronic wound management
• wound cleansing
• fixation and bandaging

The required range can therefore extend from conventional dressings to specialised modern wound care products.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wound Care

What products are used for professional wound care?

Professional wound care can include wound dressings, absorbent and superabsorbent dressings, foam dressings, hydrogels, hydrocolloids, alginates, wound contact layers, postoperative dressings, wound cleansing products and fixation materials.

Which HARTMANN products are suitable for modern wound care?

HARTMANN offers several specialised product families, including HydroClean®, HydroTac®, Hydrocoll®, PermaFoam®, Zetuvit®, Atrauman® and Sorbalgon®. The appropriate choice depends on the wound and the intended treatment objective.

What is HydroClean® used for?

HARTMANN positions HydroClean as a hydroactive wound dressing particularly suited to wound cleansing and wound bed preparation, including use with acute and chronic wounds during cleansing and granulation phases.

What is HydroTac® used for?

HydroTac is designed for wounds in the granulation and epithelialisation phases with low to moderate exudation. Its foam structure absorbs exudate while the hydrogel wound contact layer supports moisture management.

When are superabsorbent wound dressings useful?

Superabsorbent dressings are designed for wounds producing larger quantities of exudate. HARTMANN categorises its superabsorbent wound dressings for moderately to highly exuding acute and chronic wounds.

Are postoperative dressings part of wound care?

Yes. Postoperative wound care is an important part of the category. HARTMANN currently lists products such as Cosmopor® and Hydrofilm® within its wound care portfolio.

Buy HARTMANN Wound Care Products at V-MEDTECH

At V-MEDTECH, hospitals, medical practices, outpatient facilities and healthcare professionals can find selected HARTMANN wound care products for professional wound management.

The range covers both traditional and modern wound care – from absorbent and postoperative dressings to hydroactive wound dressings, superabsorbers, wound contact layers, wound cleansing products and fixation solutions.

With product families such as HydroClean®, HydroTac®, Hydrocoll®, Zetuvit®, Atrauman®, Sorbalgon® and Cosmopor®, HARTMANN provides a broad portfolio for different wound conditions and phases of wound management.