Patient Resources | Collagen Gel

CareKits with Collagen Gel

CareKits with collagen gel include supplies to dress your wound including:

Waterproof or water-resistant secondary dressings
Collagen gel primary dressing tube
A wound irrigation solution
Gauze sponges
Instruction document

Frequently Asked Questions:

What can I do if the bandage folds over on itself?

To prevent a folding bandage, remove one side of the backing at a time.

Is the secondary dressing waterproof?

CareKits that include composite dressings are considered waterproof with appropriate use. Appropriate use is defined to mean the adhesive border is smoothed down to ensure a watertight seal around the wound area. A key factor in making sure this happens is to wipe away any excess materials around the wound that might interfere with the adhesive.

Bordered gauze dressings are typically water-resistant meaning they should prevent the wound area from getting wet, but may need to be changed after getting wet.

Will any of the supplies in the kit cause irritation or ‘hurt’ my wound?

All of the supplies in your kit are non-irritating [with the exception of allergic reactions] with appropriate use. Should you feel an item is not helping your wound, please follow up with your prescribing clinician and discontinue use.

How many times should I wash my hands when dressing my wound?

While the gloves are the ‘gold standard’ for ensuring no bacteria accidentally enters the wound area, nothing replaces washing your hands thoroughly with soap and water. If you would like additional cleansing, you may also use hand sanitizer. Best practices would be to wash your hands thoroughly prior to touching the wound area, especially if you have touched dirty materials at any point in the process.

How do I know how often to change my dressing?

Your provider should have instructed you on your specific dressing change protocol, but a general rule of thumb is to divide 30 days by the number of kits you received. [e.g., 15 received (30 / 15) would indicate a dressing change every 2 days.] You may also have been provided a discharge sheet that includes your tailored protocol.

What should I do with any leftover or unused supplies?

Most, if not all of the supplies in your CareKits are single use only and single patient use only. Single use only means that once an item is opened, it should be discarded [always consult specific product labeling], and single patient use means that beyond the item being opened, if it is able to be re-used over multiple dressing changes, it should never be used on anyone outside of the first patient.

Should you have any remaining unopened supplies, they can be stored for later use or brought to your prescribing clinician’s office for proper disposal.

What is collagen gel and what is it used for?

The collagen gel found in our CareKits is 100% non-hydrolyzed type I bovine native collagen and provides a moist wound environment. If you have received the kits with the collagen gel your provider has identified the need for this to ensure proper treatment and progression of your wound.

Why is the gel not coming out of the tube when I squeeze?

There is a silver sanitary/safety seal on each collagen gel tube, please ensure this has been removed prior to trying to apply the gel to the affected area. If the seal has been removed and the gel is not coming out, shake it several times to ensure the material settles towards the base.

What should I do if I have an issue with my wound?

For medical advice or a clinical assessment of your wound status and progression, please follow up with your prescribing clinician or other emergency medical professionals in the instance of an emergency. MiroDX does not provide clinical guidance or advice.

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CareKits with Collagen Gel

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