Thuasne CICATREX Manual De Instrucciones página 4

Purpose
Compression textiles are basic elements in scar tissue therapy. The objective is to obtain flat and elastic scar
tissue which does not reduce the quality of life.
With continuously planar pressure, CICATREX
skin. Surface elasticity presents the natural limit for scarring to prevent the scar rising above the level of
the skin. Blood circulation in the scar will be reduced, collagen fibres are aligned in parallel. CICATREX
hypoallergenic, prevents inflammations in the tissue, relieves itching and provides comprehensive protec-
tion for the fresh scar.
The combination of continuous surface pressure of the compression garment with silicone has a positive
effect on scar maturation, and the scar area will be visually and functionally improved. For this combination,
Silon-TEX can be sewn into the CICATREX
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rier material on which a thin medical silicone layer is applied. Medical silicone provides a moist environment
on the scar. The scar will thus not dry out. It keeps the scar soft and has a positive effect on the scar tissue.
Please note the special information regarding medical care with Silon-TEX
Compression therapy generally is a long-term treatment and requires the corresponding products which –
if the medical indication is given – the patient him/herself applies upon the doctor's instruction.
Properties
CICATREX compression garment combines efficient medical care and high wearing comfort. The material's
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high elasticity provides for ease of putting the material on or taking it off, and it also ensures great freedom
of movement.
CICATREX is hypoallergenic, prevents inflammations in the tissue, relieves itching and provides compre-
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hensive protection for the fresh scar.
Indications
Damage of the skin and the skin's healing function with hypertrophic scarring or keloid formation.
· Following injuries / burns / surgical interventions
· Skin grafts
· For improvement of scar / wound healing until complete healing of the scar
· For the stabilisation of surgical results
· Medical care of lymph oedemas in special cases
Absolute contraindications
Peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD) stage III/IV; decompensated heart failure; septic phlebitis;
phlegmasia coerulea dolens; acute erysipelas; acute bacterial, viral or allergic inflammations; untreated
or advanced dermatoses /contact dermatitis; untreated open wounds; swelling of extremities of unknown
origin; untreated malignant tumours.
Do not use Silon-TEX
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not heal in a stable manner.
Relative contraindications
Pronounced exudative dermatoses; malignant lymph oedema; peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD)
stage I/II; peripheral neuropathy associated with diabetes mellitus; sensitivity disorders of extremities; com-
pensated heart failure; skin infections; dermatoses (e.g. blistering dermatoses); intolerance of pressure or
of product ingredients; primary chronic polyarthritis. In case of open wounds in the treatment area, the
wound area must first be covered with an adequate wound dressing or a bandage before the compression
garment is applied.
Thuasne Deutschland GmbH accepts no liability for failure to observe these contraindications.
Side effects
No side effects are known if properly used. In case of any negative changes during the application, please
consult your doctor or the medical retailer immediately. In case of complaints in connection with the pro-
duct, such as damage of the knitted fabric or lack of fit, please contact directly your medical retailer.
Please note the following if Silon-TEX
occur, such as itching or a skin allergy due to silicone intolerance, please contact immediately your doctor
or your medical retailer. Should incompatibilities regarding one or several ingredients of this product be
known, please consult your doctor prior to use. If skin irritations or allergies persist, stop using Silon-TEX
The manufacturer shall not be liable for damages / injuries which resulted due to improper handling or
misuse.
Precautions
Follow the instructions given by your doctor, by an orthopaedic technician or medical expert personnel. If
you experience severe pain or discomfort, please see your doctor, an orthopaedic technician or medical
expert personnel. Store at room temperature, preferably in the original packaging.
compression garment. Silon-TEX
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in case of fissured skin or open wounds; also, do not use it for transplants which did
is sewn into your compression garment: Should negative changes
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