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Proven to prevent and treat wound infection

Proven in more than 40 clinical studies and in publications including over 7,000 patients, Sorbact has more than 30 years of successful use in clinical practice. Today Sorbact is helping patients in over 65 countries around the world and we are continuing this important work by collecting clinical data.

This is a selection of scientific articles about Sorbact.

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Antimicrobial Stewardship in wound care – Sorbact supports AMS

Antimicrobial stewardship strategies in wound care: evidence to support the use of dialkylcarbamoyl chloride (DACC)-coated wound dressings

Author: Rippon MG et al.

Publication: J Wound Care. 2021;30(4):284–296.

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Sorbact significantly reduced the incidence of SSI in caesarean sections

Randomized controlled trial evaluating dialkylcarbamoyl chloride impregnated dressings for the prevention of surgical site infections in adult women undergoing cesarean section

Author: Stanirowski PJ et al.

Publication: Surg Infect (Larchmt). 2016;17(4):427-435.

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Sorbact significantly reduces bacterial burden in infected leg ulcers compared to a silver-containing dressing

Comparative study of two antimicrobial dressings in infected leg ulcers: A pilot study

Author: Mosti G et al.

Publication: J Wound Care. 2015;24(3):121-122, 124-127.

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Sorbact is proven effective in the management of chronic wounds

An investigation of Cutimed Sorbact as an antimicrobial alternative in wound management

Author: Kammerlander G et al.

Publication: Wounds UK. 2008;4(2):10-18.

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Studies

Antimicrobial effects of bacterial binding to a dialkylcarbamoyl chloride-coated wound dressing: An in vitro study

Author: Husmark J et al.

Publication: J Wound Care. 2022;31:560-570.

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Significant and rapid reduction of free endotoxin using a dialkylcarbamoyl chloride-coated wound dressing

Author: Budi Susilo Y et al.

Publication: J Wound Care. 2022;31:502-509.

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Meeting the challenges in pediatric wound care: Our 15-year experience with dialkylcarbamoyl chloride-coated dressing technology in acute and chronic wounds

Author: Ciprandi G et al.

Publication: Chronic Wound Care Management and Research. 2022;9:23-33.

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Dialkylcarbamoyl chloride-coated versus alginate dressings after pilonidal sinus excision: A randomized clinical trial (SORKYSA study)

Author: Romain B et al.

Publication: BJS Open. 2020;4(2):225-231.

Read document : Dialkylcarbamoyl chloride-coated versus alginate dressings after pilonidal sinus excision: A randomized clinical trial (SORKYSA study) (Opens in new tab) Read summary : Dialkylcarbamoyl chloride-coated versus alginate dressings after pilonidal sinus excision: A randomized clinical trial (SORKYSA study) (Opens in new tab)
Cost-effectiveness of a bacterial-binding dressing to prevent surgical site infection following caesarean section

Author: Stanirowski PJ et al.

Publication: J Wound Care. 2019;28(4):222-228.

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Clinical efficacy of dialkylcarbamoylchloride-coated cotton acetate dressing versus combination of normal saline dressing and 2 % mupirocin ointment in infected wounds of epidermolysis bullosa

Author: Dwiyana RF et al.

Publication: Dermatologic therapy. 2019;32(5):e13047.

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A pilot feasibility randomised clinical trial comparing dialkylcarbamoylchloride-coated dressings versus standard care for the primary prevention of surgical site infection

Author: Totty JP et al.

Publication: Int Wound J. 2019;16(4):1-8.

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A prospective descriptive study of Cutimed Sorbact used as a skin substitute for the treatment of partial thickness burn wounds

Author: Kleintjes WG et al.

Publication: Prof Nurs Today. 2018;22(2):33-38.

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Dialkylcarbamoyl chloride dressings in the prevention of surgical site infections after nonimplant vascular surgery

Author: Bua N et al.

Publication: Ann Vasc Surg. 2017;44:387-392.

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Efficacy of dialkylcarbamoylchloride-coated dressing in management of colonized or infected neonatal and pediatric wounds

Author: Boyar V.

Publication: J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs. 2016;43(4):547-550.

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The effect of a bacteria- and fungi-binding mesh dressing on the bacterial load of pressure ulcers treated with negative pressure wound therapy: A pilot study

Author: Ciliberti M et al.

Publication: Wounds. 2016;28(11):408-420.

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Dialkylcarbamoyl chloride-impregnated dressing for the prevention of surgical site infection in women undergoing cesarean section: A pilot study

Author: Stanirowski PJ et al.

Publication: Arch Med Sci. 2016;12(5):1036-1042.

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Randomized controlled trial evaluating dialkylcarbamoyl chloride impregnated dressings for the prevention of surgical site infections in adult women undergoing cesarean section

Author: Stanirowski PJ et al.

Publication: Surg Infect (Larchmt). 2016;17(4):427-435.

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Comparative study of two antimicrobial dressings in infected leg ulcers: A pilot study

Author: Mosti G et al.

Publication: J Wound Care. 2015;24(3):121-122, 124-127.

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A random prospective non-controlled clinical study of Cutimed Sorbact as a skin substitute for the treatment of partial thickness burn wounds in a South African adult burns unit

Author: Kleintjes WG et al.

Publication: Wound Healing Southern Africa. 2015;8:54-58.

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Evidence is building to support using a DACC-coated antimicrobial wound contact layer with NPWT

Author: Bateman S.

Publication: Wounds UK. 2015;11(1):82-86.

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Hydrogel-impregnated dressings for graft fixation: A case series

Author: Choi JS et al.

Publication: J Wound Care. 2015;24(7):326-328.

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Adhesion of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus to DACC-coated dressings

Author: Ronner AC et al.

Publication: J Wound Care. 2014;23(10):484, 486-488.

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Bacteria and fungus binding mesh in negative pressure wound therapy

Author: Malmsjö M et al.

Publication: EWMA Journal. 2012;12(3):27-31.

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The use of DACC-coated dressings for the treatment of infected, complex abdominal wounds

Author: Bullough L et al.

Publication: Wounds UK. 2012;8(4):102-109.

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Panbacterial real-time PCR to evaluate bacterial burden in chronic wounds treated with Cutimed Sorbact

Author: Gentili V et al.

Publication: Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 2012;31(7):1523-1529.

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Comparison of bacteria and fungus‐binding mesh, foam and gauze as fillers in negative pressure wound therapy – pressure transduction, wound edge contraction, microvascular blood flow and fluid retention

Author: Malmsjö M et al.

Publication: Int Wound J. 2012;10(5):597-605.

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Use of DACC-coated dressings in diabetic foot ulcers: A case series

Author: Haycocks S & Chadwick P.

Publication: Diabet Foot J. 2011;14(3):133-137.

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The diabetic foot: Managing infection using Cutimed Sorbact dressings

Author: Skinner R & Hampton S.

Publication: Br J Nurs. 2010;19(11):30, 32-36.

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Cutimed Siltec foam and Cutimed Sorbact gel dressings: A clinical audit

Author: Stephen-Haynes J et al.

Publication: Wounds UK. 2010;6(1):130-136.
Evaluating Cutimed Sorbact: Using a case study approach

Author: Powell G.

Publication: Br J Nurs. 2009;18(15):30, 32-36.

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Open study on the topical treatment of interdigital fungal infections in diabetic patients

Author: Johansson A et al.

Publication: J Wound Care. 2009;18(11):470, 472-473.

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An investigation of Cutimed Sorbact as an antimicrobial alternative in wound management

Author: Kammerlander G et al.

Publication: Wounds UK. 2008;4(2):10-18.

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An evaluation of the efficacy of Cutimed Sorbact in different types of non-healing wounds

Author: Hampton S.

Publication: Wounds UK. 2007;3(4):113-119.

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Using the principle of hydrophobic interaction to bind and remove wound bacteria

Author: Ljungh Å et al.

Publication: J Wound Care. 2006;15(4):175-180.

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Clinical evaluation of Sorbact in the treatment of infected pressure sores

Author: Mussi C & Salvioli G.

Publication: Acta Vulnologica. 2004;2(1-2):9-11.

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Narrative reviews

Antimicrobial stewardship strategies in wound care: evidence to support the use of dialkylcarbamoyl chloride (DACC)-coated wound dressings

Author: Rippon MG et al.

Publication: J Wound Care. 2021;30(4):284–296.

Read document : Antimicrobial stewardship strategies in wound care: evidence to support the use of dialkylcarbamoyl chloride (DACC)-coated wound dressings (Opens in new tab) Read summary : Antimicrobial stewardship strategies in wound care: evidence to support the use of dialkylcarbamoyl chloride (DACC)-coated wound dressings (Opens in new tab)
Bacterial-binding dressings in the management of wound healing and infection prevention: a narrative review

Author: Chadwick P & Ousey K.

Publication: J Wound Care. 2019;28(6):370-382.

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Dialkylcarbamoyl chloride (DACC)-coated dressings in the management and prevention of wound infection: A systematic review

Author: Totty JP et al.

Publication: J Wound Care. 2017;26(3):107-114.

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Posters

Evaluation of moisture donating capacity of six different wound gels in vitro

Author: Husmark J & Arvidsson A.

Publication: EWMA. 2019; June 5-7, Gothenburg, Sweden.

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Comparison of a novel non-medicated bacteria-binding dressing to silver dressings in the management of acute and chronic skin lesions

Author: Corsi A.

Publication: SAWC Fall. 2015;September 12-14, Baltimore, USA

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Bacteria and fungi binding mesh used as a NPWT wound filler for managing Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Author: Ottosson C & Fagerdahl AM.

Publication: 2014

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Consensus and Guidelines

Leukomed Sorbact for preventing surgical site infection

Author: NICE.

Publication: NICE National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. 2021;1-17.

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Birth-related wounds: Risk, prevention and management of complications after vaginal and caesarean section birth

Author: Childs C et al.

Publication: J Wound Care. 2020;29(Sup11a).

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Surgical site infection: Preventing and managing surgical site infection across health care sectors

Author: Stryja J et al.

Publication: J Wound Care. 2020;29(Sup2b):1-72.

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Implementing timers: The race against hard-to-heal wounds

Author: Atkin L et al.

Publication: J Wound Care. 2019;28(3):1-49

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Identifying and treating foot ulcers in patients with diabetes: saving feet, legs and lives

Author: Ousey K et al.

Publication: J Wound Care. 2018;27(Sup5):1-52.

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Proven to prevent and treat wound infection

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Antimicrobial stewardship strategies in wound care: evidence to support the use of dialkylcarbamoyl chloride (DACC)-coated wound dressings

Randomized controlled trial evaluating dialkylcarbamoyl chloride impregnated dressings for the prevention of surgical site infections in adult women undergoing cesarean section

Comparative study of two antimicrobial dressings in infected leg ulcers: A pilot study

An investigation of Cutimed Sorbact as an antimicrobial alternative in wound management

Studies

Antimicrobial effects of bacterial binding to a dialkylcarbamoyl chloride-coated wound dressing: An in vitro study

Significant and rapid reduction of free endotoxin using a dialkylcarbamoyl chloride-coated wound dressing

Meeting the challenges in pediatric wound care: Our 15-year experience with dialkylcarbamoyl chloride-coated dressing technology in acute and chronic wounds

Dialkylcarbamoyl chloride-coated versus alginate dressings after pilonidal sinus excision: A randomized clinical trial (SORKYSA study)

Cost-effectiveness of a bacterial-binding dressing to prevent surgical site infection following caesarean section

Clinical efficacy of dialkylcarbamoylchloride-coated cotton acetate dressing versus combination of normal saline dressing and 2 % mupirocin ointment in infected wounds of epidermolysis bullosa

A pilot feasibility randomised clinical trial comparing dialkylcarbamoylchloride-coated dressings versus standard care for the primary prevention of surgical site infection

A prospective descriptive study of Cutimed Sorbact used as a skin substitute for the treatment of partial thickness burn wounds

Dialkylcarbamoyl chloride dressings in the prevention of surgical site infections after nonimplant vascular surgery

Efficacy of dialkylcarbamoylchloride-coated dressing in management of colonized or infected neonatal and pediatric wounds

The effect of a bacteria- and fungi-binding mesh dressing on the bacterial load of pressure ulcers treated with negative pressure wound therapy: A pilot study

Dialkylcarbamoyl chloride-impregnated dressing for the prevention of surgical site infection in women undergoing cesarean section: A pilot study

Randomized controlled trial evaluating dialkylcarbamoyl chloride impregnated dressings for the prevention of surgical site infections in adult women undergoing cesarean section

Comparative study of two antimicrobial dressings in infected leg ulcers: A pilot study

A random prospective non-controlled clinical study of Cutimed Sorbact as a skin substitute for the treatment of partial thickness burn wounds in a South African adult burns unit

Evidence is building to support using a DACC-coated antimicrobial wound contact layer with NPWT

Hydrogel-impregnated dressings for graft fixation: A case series

Adhesion of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus to DACC-coated dressings

Bacteria and fungus binding mesh in negative pressure wound therapy

The use of DACC-coated dressings for the treatment of infected, complex abdominal wounds

Panbacterial real-time PCR to evaluate bacterial burden in chronic wounds treated with Cutimed Sorbact

Comparison of bacteria and fungus‐binding mesh, foam and gauze as fillers in negative pressure wound therapy – pressure transduction, wound edge contraction, microvascular blood flow and fluid retention

Use of DACC-coated dressings in diabetic foot ulcers: A case series

The diabetic foot: Managing infection using Cutimed Sorbact dressings

Cutimed Siltec foam and Cutimed Sorbact gel dressings: A clinical audit

Evaluating Cutimed Sorbact: Using a case study approach

Open study on the topical treatment of interdigital fungal infections in diabetic patients

An investigation of Cutimed Sorbact as an antimicrobial alternative in wound management

An evaluation of the efficacy of Cutimed Sorbact in different types of non-healing wounds

Using the principle of hydrophobic interaction to bind and remove wound bacteria

Clinical evaluation of Sorbact in the treatment of infected pressure sores

Narrative reviews

Antimicrobial stewardship strategies in wound care: evidence to support the use of dialkylcarbamoyl chloride (DACC)-coated wound dressings

Bacterial-binding dressings in the management of wound healing and infection prevention: a narrative review

Dialkylcarbamoyl chloride (DACC)-coated dressings in the management and prevention of wound infection: A systematic review

Posters

Evaluation of moisture donating capacity of six different wound gels in vitro

Comparison of a novel non-medicated bacteria-binding dressing to silver dressings in the management of acute and chronic skin lesions

Bacteria and fungi binding mesh used as a NPWT wound filler for managing Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Consensus and Guidelines

Leukomed Sorbact for preventing surgical site infection

Birth-related wounds: Risk, prevention and management of complications after vaginal and caesarean section birth

Surgical site infection: Preventing and managing surgical site infection across health care sectors

Implementing timers: The race against hard-to-heal wounds

Identifying and treating foot ulcers in patients with diabetes: saving feet, legs and lives