The overall rationale for this study is to evaluate the clinical performance potential for Mepilex Border Post-Op in the ability to minimise the risk of blistering, maceration and less dressing change due to high absorption capacity. This study is a part of Post Market Clinical Follow-Up (PMCF).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
60
universitätsklinikum Köln
Cologne, Köln, Germany
Minimize the Risk of the Development of Blistering.
Number of participants without blisters at study visit
Time frame: 7 days
Number of Participants Rated 'Very Good to Excellent' for Comfort, Conformability and the Acceptability of the Dressing.
The comfort, conformability and the acceptability of the dressing were measured on all visit in the study, by a study nurses. The patient had to answer questions regarding, the size of the dressing, shape of the dressing, Visibility beneath the dressing, ease of the application of the dressing, ease of removal of the dressing, overall experience of the use of the dressing, notice any pain at dressing change, Comfort of their dressing, overall experience of their dressing. The patient could chose between 1 Good, 2 Very good, 3 Excellent.In most cases, the patient chose very good to excellent for both hip and knee surgery
Time frame: 7 days
Comfort, Comformability, Acceptability of the Dressing
Time frame: 7 days
Pain Evaluation
Time frame: 7 days
Overall Cost Regarding Dressing Wear Time
Time frame: 7 days
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.