Flaminal®
Flaminal is an Enzyme Alginogel
Enzyme Alginogels debride, balance moisture levels and protect against bacteria
Flaminal:
- Debrides & desloughs1,6,9,10,12
- Contains natural occurring enzymes, glucose oxidase and lactoperoxidase for antimicrobial activity without damaging healing cells1,2,3,4,10,1
- Contains alginate to balance moisture levels and protect the wound edges1,9,10,12
- Is safe to use on all wound types at any stage of healing with no limitation on length of use1,5,7
- Provides a biodegradable, soft and soothing wound interface reducing pain and trauma1,7,8
- Silver & iodine dressings kill the key cells involved in wound healing3,10,13
- Flaminal kills bacteria without damaging the key healing cells2,3,4
- Flaminal can be re-capped & re-used on the same patient, saving money8,11,12
Product range
| Flaminal Forte | Flaminal Forte is indicated for moderate to high exuding wounds |
| Flaminal Hydro | Flaminal Hydro is indicated for low to moderately exuding wounds |
Flaminal® Forte
Enzyme Alginogel
| NHS Cat code | PIP code | Size | Qty | Indications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELG022 | 324-2963 | 15g | 5 | For moderate to high exuding wounds |
| ELG023 | 344-9592 | 50g | 1 | For moderate to high exuding wounds |
Flaminal® Hydro
Enzyme Alginogel
| NHS Cat code | PIP code | Size | Qty | Indications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELG021 | 324-2971 | 15g | 5 | For low to moderately exuding wounds |
| ELG025 | 344-9600 | 50g | 1 | For low to moderately exuding wounds |
References:
1) White R. Flaminal: a novel approach to wound bio burden control. Wounds UK 2006, Vol 2, No 3. 2) Vandenbulcke K et al. Evaluation of the antimicrobial activity and toxicity of 2 new hydrogels: A Pilot Study. Lower Extremity Wounds 5(2); 2006 pp.109-114.
3) De Smet K.et al Pre-clinical evaluation of a new antimicrobial enzyme for the control of wound bioburden. Wounds 2009, 21 (3):65-73.
4) Tudor M. Management of pressure ulcers with Flaminal. Wounds UK poster presentation 2006.
5) Haycocks S. The use of Flaminal® on a neuropathic foot ulcer of a pancreas-kidney transplant recipient. Wounds UK poster presentation 2007.
6) Johnson C. The management of a dehisced surgical wound in a bariatric paediatric patient – the use of Flaminal® and V.A.C. therapy Wounds UK poster presentation 2008.
7) Pragnell J. Management of a wound resulting from necrotising fasciitis. Wounds UK poster presentation 2008.
8) Smith D. A trial of Flaminal® Forte with a non-healing leg
ulcer. Wounds UK poster presentation 2008.
9) Hoeksema H.et al. Flaminal® Forte: an enzyme alginogel®:
10 years’ experience in burn care. Poster presentation. 10) Berrington R. Flaminal®: It’s About T.I.M.E. Wounds UK poster presentation 2011.
11) Cost Effectiveness of Flaminal Data on file.
12) Flaminal Instructions for use leaflet.
13) Atiyeh B S, et al. Effect of silver on burn wound infection control and healing: review of the literature. Burns2007; 33(2): 139-48.
