Description

The AVANCE SOLO BORDER by Mölnlycke Health Care is an innovative Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) system designed for single-patient use. This portable device is engineered to enhance wound healing by effectively managing wound exudate and maintaining a consistent negative pressure environment at the wound site.

Indications

This system is versatile, suitable for a variety of wound types including:

• Closed surgical incisions
• Chronic and acute wounds
• Traumatic and subacute wounds
• Dehisced wounds
• Diabetic, venous, and pressure ulcers
• Post-operative wounds, flaps, and grafts

Key Features

• Negative Pressure Delivery: Provides a regulated pressure of –125 mmHg, with a maximum of –150 mmHg, for up to 14 days.
• Controlled Fluid Management (CFM) Technology: Utilizes an absorptive, multi-layer dressing with a 50 ml canister to manage exudate, minimizing dressing saturation and change frequency.

Dressing Specifications

The border dressing features Safetac® Technology, offering gentle adhesion and minimal trauma upon removal. It is water-resistant, forms an airtight seal, and acts as a barrier against bacteria and viruses. Available in various sizes, it is single-use and compatible with Avance Solo Foam for cavity wounds.

Pump Details

The lightweight, battery-powered pump includes visual and audible alarms for leakage, blockage, low battery, and internal failure. It weighs less than 130g and measures 125mm x 68mm x 30mm. The system's tubing and fixation components ensure secure application and an airtight seal.

Usage Guidelines

Each dressing can be worn for up to 7 days, intended for use by healthcare professionals in both clinical and home care settings. The system is disposable, with canister and battery replacements manageable by clinicians, caregivers, or patients.

Contraindications

The device should not be used in cases of:

• Malignancy in the wound
• Untreated osteomyelitis
• Unexplored fistulas
• Necrotic tissue with eschar
• Exposed nerves, arteries, veins, organs, or anastomotic sites

Safety and Maintenance

• Dressing Care: Should not be changed by the patient and must not be submerged in water.
• Device Care: Keep away from children and pets, and clean by wiping with a damp cloth.
• Storage Conditions: Store between 5°C–25°C with specific humidity and pressure conditions.

Additional Support

A 24-hour clinical support hotline is available, and the system comes with a comprehensive Patient and Caregiver User Manual. After use, the pump and components should be disposed of according to local regulations.