Protease-modulating matrix dressings

NICE Medical Technologies Guidance (MTG42): UrgoStart for treating diabetic foot ulcers and leg ulcers (January 2019)

UrgoStart Contact Layer

(Flexible non-occlusive contact layer containing a protease inhibitor)

• Square
  • 10cm x 10cm (£4.42 per dressing)
• Rectangle
  • 5cm x 7cm (£3.13 per dressing), 15cm x 20cm (£10.56 per dressing)

Indications

• Non-exuding to low-exuding diabetic foot ulcers

Notes

1. Suitable for cavities or awkwardly placed wounds
2. Use with a secondary absorbent dressing for exuding wounds
3. Change frequency / wear time = up to 7 days

UrgoStart Plus Pad

(Polyabsorbent fibre pad containing a protease inhibitor and polyabsorbent fibres)

• Square
  • 6cm x 6cm (£3.49 per dressing), 10cm x 10cm (£5.11 per dressing)
• Rectangle
  • 15cm x 20cm (£11.46 per dressing)

Indications

• All stages of exuding diabetic foot ulcers

Notes

1. Change frequency/ wear time = up to 7 days

UrgoStart Plus Border

(Polyabsorbent fibre pad containing a protease inhibitor, polyabsorbent fibres, a superabsorbent layer, and a silicone border with waterproof backing)

• Square
  • 8cm x 8cm (£5.30 per dressing), 10cm x 10cm (£6.28 per dressing), 13cm x 13cm (£8.79 per dressing)
• Rectangle
  • 15cm x 20cm (£11.30 per dressing)

Indications

• All stages of exuding diabetic foot ulcers

Notes

1. Change frequency/ wear time = up to 7 days