Application Information

LIGASANO^®White is intended for once-only use when applied directly onto or into the wound. Apply 2cm thick Ligasano^®White to shallow skin-deep wounds, the edges overlapping the wound by 2-4cm.  Deeper wounds, pocket shaped wounds and hollow wounds should be completely padded with Ligasano^®White and a further piece 2-4cm larger than the actual wound placed over the entire area and held in place FIRMLY with bandaging or porous adhesive tape to prevent maceration of the edges of the wound. There must be overall direct contact with the wound. To ensure this occurs, Ligasano^®White can be compressed by up to 50%.
 
Dressing thickness:

Measuring from the wound base upwards, Ligasano^®White should be a layer at least 2cm thick above skin level.  For shallow wounds, measure from the wound base upwards to achieve a 2cm thick layer of Ligasano® White over the wound area. For deep wounds, layer Ligasano® White into the cavity and then cap with a 2cm layer over the wound area at skin level.  Ligasano^® will conform to the shape of the wound area.
 
Dressing-change frequency:

Change daily, sooner if there are signs of exudation / secretion / ooze on the covering layer of Ligasano®.  This will be more apparent during the inflammatory stage of the wound.  Change the dressing as required.

Once exudate reduces dressing changes may be performed every 2^nd– 3^rd day until healed.  Ligasano® should not be left on for longer than 3 days.
 
Dressing technique:

Cut Ligasano® White to the shape and the size of wound and place directly onto wound bed. There should be no need to irrigation/cleanse the wound at all, unless if Sepsis has been diagnosed.  Re-apply with a new piece of Ligasano® white as quickly as possible to maintain the wound temperatureand to keep infection/re-infection to a minimum.
 
Sticking to wound:

Should Ligasano^® stick to the wound, moisten it with saline solutionto assist with removal.  The new Ligasano® White dressing may be slightly moistened on the side facing the wound to prevent it sticking again.  A cause of sticking is that the Ligasano® dressing has not made direct contact with the wound bed, which allows air to get to the wound. Ensure that dressing is making direct contact to the wound bed and FIRMLY secured with bandages.

Proceed with treatment as described in Basic Wound Treatment. Dress to fit each individual case, but adhesive tape must be pervious to air.

Lightly moisten Ligasano^® White on the side facing the wound otherwise proceed with treatment as described

in Basic Wound Treatment.

Side Effects:

There are no undesirable side effects or incompatibilities with the correct application of Ligasano^®White. A typical affect within the first 3 days when using Ligasano^®White is the reddening of the skin on contact, initial “itching”, a more intense wound, return of sensitivity (in the case of wounds also pain), this is as a result of stimulation of the circulation. Please notify us immediately of any other side effects and recognised or assumed risks.
 
Sterilisation:

Ligasano^®White is available in both sterile and non-sterile forms. It can be sterilised with steam, 134°C for 4 minutes up to 20 minutes.
 
Disposal/environmental relevance:

Ligasano^®White is a single-substance material made of polyurethane, consisting of approximately 97-98% air and can be disposed of with regular household waste.
 
Storage/ Fire behaviour pattern:

Ligasano^®White is highly flammable and sensitive to UV radiation. Therefore protect against fire, embers, heat, UV radiation and humidity/moisture. The original plastic packaging protects against humidity and UV radiation.
 
Do’s and Dont’s:

• Ligasano^®White in its sterile form is for single use only.
• Ligasano^®White must not be used after expiration.
• Ligasano^®White must not be re-used if used for wound treatment.
• Ligasano^®White must not remain in the wound or in the body permanently. Recommendation is 1-3 days, depending on the indication.
• Ligasano^®White must not have any direct contact with blood vessels.
• Ligasano^®White must not have any contact with mucosa.
• Ligasano^®White must not have any direct contact with organs.
• Applications in contact, connection or combination with additional preparations, drugs, solutions, ointments etc are not recommended by Ligamed^® Australasia Pty Ltd.
• Applications in combination with additional mechanical, electrical or electronic apparatus and aids are not recommended by Ligamed^® Australasia Pty Ltd.

It is vital that contact with the skin is avoided, because the rough surface of the material could cause lesions of the skin through friction.Ligasano^®Green may be sterilised with steam, allow minimum of 4 minutes at 134°C, up to 20 minutes.
 
Disposal/Environmental Relevance:

Ligasano^®Green is a single-substance material made of polyurethane, consisting of approximately 97-98% air and can be disposed of with regular household waste.
 
Storage/ Fire BehaviourPattern:

Ligasano^®Green is highly flammable and sensitive to UV radiation. Therefore protect against fire, embers, heat, UV radiation and humidity/moisture. In its original packaging, a confined protection exists against humidity and UV radiation by the special plastic film used.
 
Do’s and Dont’s:

• Ligasano^®Green in its sterile form for single use only.
• Ligasano^®Green must not be used after expiration.
• Ligasano^®Green must not be re-used if used for wound treatment.
• Ligasano^®Green must not remain in the wound or in the body permanently. Recommendation is 1-3 days, depending on the indication.
• Ligasano^®Green must not have any direct contact with blood vessels.
• Ligasano^®Green must not have any contact with mucosa.
• Ligasano^®Green must not have any direct contact with organs.
• Applications in contact, connection or combination with additional preparations, drugs, solutions, ointments etc are not recommedned by Ligamed^®Australasia Pty Ltd.
• Applications in combination with additional mechanical, electrical or electronic apparatus and aids are not recommended by Ligamed^®Australasia Pty Ltd.
• Due to the cell structure of Ligasano^®Green, granulation of tissue into the material is possible. You can prevent this with regular changing of Ligasano^®