HemCon Dental Dressings Overview

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HEMCON® DENTAL DRESSINGS OVERVIEW

"The HemCon Dental Dressing definitely is a new generation medical device."
Jay P. Malmquist, DMD, PC
The pioneering HemCon oral wound dressings offer emergency medical professionals, general practitioners, periodontists and oral surgeons innovative dressings for oral mucosal tissue wounds. The dressings becomes adherent when in contact with the oral wound environment and provides a protective layer that can be custom cut to fit your patient’s needs. HemCon Dental Dressings provide a physical barrier to protect the wound surface, while reducing pain.

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Exclusively Distributed By Zimmer Dental, Inc.

www.zimmerdental.com
In the U.S. +1.800.854.7019
Outside the U.S. +1.760.929.4300

Available Sizes: 10 x 12 mm | 1 x 3 inch

Features & Benefits

How It Works

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Features	Benefits
Broad use	Effective on various oral mucosal tissue wounds
Pain relief	Provides a physical barrier to protect wound bed
Safe to use	Contains no human or bovine clotting factors
	No adverse affects reported in field use
Localized solution	No systemic reactions
Simple application	Cut if needed, place on wound and apply pressure Both sides of dressing are active.
Flexible and conformable to tissue surfaces	Provides flexibility at the point of care
No removal needed	Usually dissolves within 48 hours

Sizes include: 10 x 12 mm and 1 x 3 inch

Active on both sides

Product is made of chitosan from shellfish

Sterile

Individually wrapped in a Mylar, vapor barrier pouch

All bandages are best stored at room temperature - 52 degrees F (11 degrees C) to 78 degrees F (26 degrees C).

Three year shelf life

Non-exothermic.

Prescription only (can only be purchased by a medical facility with a prescription or medical authorization)

Latex free

Product is CE marked and is CE approved for sale and distribution in EU member countries.

What are the HemCon dental dressings used for?
The HemCon Dental Dressings are an oral wound dressing intended as a physical barrier for temporary protection of oral mucosal tissue and to provide pain relief. The dressing is designed for use by oral surgeons, periodontists, and general practitioners to aid in extractions, and other oral trauma and surgery procedures.

How do HemCon dental dressings work?
The chitosan in the HemCon Dental Dressing has a positive charge, and attracts red blood cells, which have a negative charge. The red blood cells create a seal over the wound as they are drawn into the dressing and stabilize the wound surface. The dressigns are active on both sides.

If a dressing is opened, but not used, can it be saved for a later use?
No, sterility and efficacy will be compromised if the product is not used when opened.

Since the dressing works by interacting with blood, will the dressing work on patients taking anticoagulants?
During our clinical trial, patients on anticoagulants (Aspirin and Coumadin) were treated with the HemCon Bandages. All dressings were effective.

Is there a problem using this product on people with shrimp or shellfish allergies?
HemCon products use chitosan derived from shrimp shells. HemCon Dental Dressings are made from the HemCon Bandage. There have been no known allergic reactions or adverse events reported as a result of using the HemCon Bandage since distribution began in 2003.

HemCon Medical Technologies, Inc. has results from a shellfish allergy study conducted by its chitosan supplier which demonstrates that, out of 221 individuals with suspected hypersensitivity, including 8 individuals with known shellfish allergies, none demonstrated any dermal sensitivity when pricked with a chitosan test solution. However, since chitosan is extracted from the shells of shrimp and other shellfish, individuals with known shellfish allergies should exercise caution in the use of products containing chitosan.

Where can I buy HemCon dental dressings?
The HemCon Dental Dressing is available exclusively through Zimmer Dental.
www.zimmerdental.com
In the U.S. +1.800.854.7019
Outside the U.S. +1.760.929.4300