Assessment of Barrier Damage of Adhesive Dressings after Repeated Applications and Removal
Source: proDERM Institute for Applied Dermatological Research, Schenefeld/Hamburg, Germany. Study no. 14.0364-23
Strength
Peel force on skin [N/20mm]

Pain
Pain on Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

Damage
Skin damage increase TEWL [g/(m2h)]

Patient Studies
Three studies of 50 patients (150 in total) were conducted in Germany making use of Lumina’s post-op and film dressings. The studies focused on the usability of dressings with switchable adhesive in a clinical setting and the use of the Switch Torch. The results show that both user and patient would use the product again.

1. SWITCHABLE FILMDRESSING AND NPWT
The study was initiated to evaluate if the switchable formulation of the adhesive ensures a durable and effective occlusion of the dressing and function of NPWT. Also that the defined adhesion is in the range of patient and user satisfaction.
PRODUCTS USED:Film dressings 140 & 141 (acrylic)Switch lamp 1000520
Schmitz M, Pilot-Study Switchable Film Dressing and NPWT: A non-interventional, non-placebo-controlled, national pilot study, Wound Medicine (2019)

2. SWITCHABLEPOST-OP DRESSING
The study evaluated suitability for use, as well as user and patient satisfaction during the use of the tested postoperative dressings for the use on postsurgical wounds for routine wound care.
PRODUCTS USED:Post-op dressings 409 & 410 (PU)Switch lamp 1000520
Schmitz M, Pilot-Study Switchable Post-Op Dressing:
A non-interventional, non-placebo-controlled,
national pilot study

3. SWITCHABLE DRESSINGS ON ELDERLY SKIN WITH CHRONIC WOUNDS
The study evaluated suitability for use, as well as user and patient satisfaction during the use of the tested postoperative dressings for the use
on postsurgical wounds for routine wound care.
PRODUCTS USED:Film dressings 411 & 412 (PU)Post-op dressings 409 & 410 (PU)Switch lamp 1000520
This study evaluated the suitability of using switchable dressings as well as user and patient satisfaction. The included patients were elderly with chronic wounds.
The Results
The results show that both user and patient would use the product again.
FIRST VISIT
SECOND VISIT
THIRD VISIT
0=insufficient, 100=very good
FIRST VISIT
SECOND VISIT
THIRD VISIT
0=insufficient, 100=very good
FIRST VISIT
SECOND VISIT
THIRD VISIT
0=insufficient, 100=very good