A Gentle Change in Wound Care from Lumina Adhesives

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Introducing Lumina IV Dressings

Unique dressings made for IV's that combines strong fixation and skin-friendly removal.

Step 1

Apply
dressing.

Step 2

Illuminate with
the Switch Torch
before removal.

Step 3

Remove dressing.
Easy, gentle
wound care.

"Since implementing the use of LUMINAS IV dressings, the frequency of incidents requiring the reinsertion of IV lines due to patient removal has significantly decreased. This not only spares the patient from unnecessary procedures but also saves valuable time for healthcare providers. The success of LUMINAS IV dressings can be attributed to their ability to provide reliable fixation, which can be safely removed without causing any damage to the patient's skin. Moving forward, we express our desire for LUMINAS adhesive to be made available in postoperative dressings as well. The presence of a secure and effective bacterial barrier is paramount for optimal healing. Unfortunately, current generic dressings tend to detach prematurely, posing a challenge in maintaining the desired level of protection."

Elénore Brandin and Matilda Skarin, Heads of Geriatrics deps 234 & 235. Mölndal hospital, part of Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden

The Dressings

Lumina develop unique dressings that are an innovation in gentle wound care. We combine strong fixation and a skin-friendly removal, with almost no pain for the patient.

IV DRESSING

The blue version is for general use and provides
very good fixation and very easy removal.
The red version provides even higher fixation
security for extra challenging fixations.

Sterile, single use.

Blue IV:
1001081 IV dressing 7 x 8,5 cm

Red IV:
1000900 IV dressing 7 x 8,5 cm
1000901 IV dressing 8,5 x 11,5 cm

FILM DRESSING

Film dressing with switchable Acrylic or PU adhesive.
Print to identify as switchable dressing.
Sterile, single use.

Class 1s | CE marked

Red Acrylic:
5x7,2cm | 10 pcs | Art no. 1000139
10x12cm | 10 pcs | Art no. 1000140
15x15cm | 10 pcs | Art no. 1000141

Blue PU:
5x7,2cm | 20 pcs | Art no. 1000411
10x12cm | 20 pcs | Art no. 1000412

POST-OP DRESSING

Post-op dressing with a non-adhering absorbing pad.
Switchable PU adhesive.
Print to identify as switchable dressing.
Sterile, single use.

Class 1s | CE marked

Blue PU:
6x10cm | 20 pcs | Art no. 1000409
10x15cm | 20 pcs | Art no. 1000410

The Switch

When you want to remove the film dressing ­ illuminate it with the special torch provided. This step takes a few seconds for each area that is illuminated. The adhesive has now become non­sticky and the dressing can be easily removed. No residuals remain on the skin.

Lumina Switch Torch
Lumina Switch Torch in use
Lumina Switch Torch in use

Switching torch for Lumina dressings. Made out of anodized aluminum.
Supplied with batteries. Can be used with rechargeable batteries (not included).

 

Class 1   |  CE marked

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About Lumina

Lumina was founded in 2008 by three students from Chalmers University of Technology who acquired a dormant patent and initiated the development of a proprietary adhesives technology to address the problem of skin damage due to MARSI and bring about a gentle change in wound care. The technology has been considerably strengthened since then with several development and regulatory milestones as well as filed patent applications. Lumina is certified according to ISO 13485 since 2014.

Lumina has developed a unique, patent protected switchable adhesives technology (internally named Adhelight™), enabling adhesives which are very strong in their normal state (strong fixation) but lose their adhesion when switched (easy removal). Switching is executed through illumination, either through UVA light or visible light depending how the adhesive is designed.

The company has its premises with laboratory infrastructure in Gothenburg, Sweden. The staff consists of 6 employees with core competency focused at the chemistry behind switchable adhesives.

Skin injury due to the use of medical wound dressings is a real problem in today’s health care. The problem is well documented and there is a broad agreement among users and dressing manufacturers that measures need to be taken to minimise the suffering and the cost resulting from this problem*. Lumina has set out to solve this!

Switching occurs by the use of the Switch Torch supplied by Lumina. Before removal, the dressing is illuminated with the Switch Torch for a few seconds using a specific wavelength of light. The adhesive strength is significantly reduced through illumination and the dressing removal can be performed easily, without causing skin damage.

*J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs. 2013.

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Lumina Skin Friendly Post-op Dressing

Instructions For Use

LUMINATM  POST-OP DRESSING
PU ADHESIVE

6x10cm | 20 pcs | Art no. 1000409
10x15cm | 20 pcs | Art no. 1000410

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LUMINATM  IV DRESSING
ACRYLATE ADHESIVE

7×8.5cm | 50 pcs | Art no. 1000900
8.5x11.5cm | 30 pcs | Art no. 1000901

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LUMINATM  IV DRESSING
PU ADHESIVE

7×8.5cm | 50 pcs | Art no. 1001081

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LUMINATM  FILM DRESSING
Acrylate adhesive

5x7,2cm | 10 pcs | Art no. 1000139
10x12cm | 10 pcs | Art no. 1000140
15x15cm | 10 pcs | Art no. 1000141

Download IFU

LUMINATM  FILM DRESSING
PU adhesive

5x7,2cm | 20 pcs | Art no. 1000411
10x12cm | 20 pcs | Art no. 1000412

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Our strategy is clear; to reduce the risk of skin damage (MARSI) through our innovative and cost-efficient technology.

Human Cost

The incidence rate of MARSI was 15.5% in a study of an elderly patient population1

Economic Cost

Cost calculations put the average cost per MARSI treatment application at ~€1.23—€8.86 per patient over the course of treatmentl

The Opportunity

Total estimated size of the medical dressing market by 20282

The Problem

Older persons (ages 65 and above) today comprise the world’s fastest growing age group. Globally, for the first time in 2018, older persons outnumbered children under the age of five, and by 2050, older persons will outnumber adolescents and youth (ages 15 to 24).

Medical Adhesive-Related Skin Injury (MARSI) is a common type of skin injury which is often seen in vulnerable patients with fragile skin such as elderly or paediatric patients. It is caused by trauma to the skin from medical adhesives, and typically manifests as a skin tear, blistering, moist or macerated skin, folliculitis, skin-stripping, or superficially denuded skin.

The Solution

Switching occurs by the use of the Switch Torch supplied by Lumina. Before removal, the dressing is illuminated with the Switch Torch for a few seconds using a specific wavelength of light. The adhesive strength is significantly reduced through illumination and the dressing removal can be performed easily, without causing skin damage.

The Lumina dressing’s consist of a thin polyurethane membrane, coated with a layer of an innovative switchable adhesive. The dressing, which is permeable to both water vapour and oxygen, is impermeable to micro-organisms once in position, it provides an effective bacterial barrier to external contamination. When applied, the adhesive is strong and offers secure adhesion to the skin.

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A Gentle Change in Wound Care from Lumina Adhesives

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Step 1

Apply
dressing.

Step 2

Illuminate with
the Switch Torch
before removal.

Step 3

Remove dressing.
Easy, gentle
wound care.

Skin damage due to the use of medical dressings is a real problem in today’s health care. The problem is well documented and there is a broad agreement among users and dressing manufacturers that measures need to be taken to minimise the suffering and the cost resulting from this problem*. Lumina has set out to solve this!

 

Switching occurs by the use of the Switch Torch supplied by Lumina. Before removal, the dressing is illuminated with the Switch Torch for a few seconds using a specific wavelength of light. The adhesive strength is significantly reduced through illumination and the dressing removal can be performed easily, without causing skin damage.

FIND OUT HOW LUMINA PREVENTS SKIN DAMAGE

The Dressings

Lumina develop unique dressings. We combine strong fixation and a skin-friendly removal, with almost no pain for the patient.

FILM DRESSING

Film dressing with switchable Acrylic or PU adhesive.
Print to identify as switchable dressing.
Sterile, single use.

Class 1s | CE marked

Red Acrylic:
5x7,2cm | 10 pcs | Art no. 1000139
10x12cm | 10 pcs | Art no. 1000140
15x15cm | 10 pcs | Art no. 1000141

Blue PU:
5x7,2cm | 20 pcs | Art no. 1000411
10x12cm | 20 pcs | Art no. 1000412

POST-OP DRESSING

Post-op dressing with a non-adhering absorbing pad.
Switchable PU adhesive.
Print to identify as switchable dressing.
Sterile, single use.

Class 1s | CE marked

Blue PU:
6x10cm | 20 pcs | Art no. 1000409
10x15cm | 20 pcs | Art no. 1000410

The Switch

When you want to remove the film dressing ­ illuminate it with the special torch provided. This step takes a few seconds for each area that is illuminated. The adhesive has now become non­sticky and the dressing can be easily removed. No residuals remain on the skin.

Lumina Switch Torch
Lumina Switch Torch in use
Lumina Switch Torch in use

Switching torch for Lumina dressings. Made out of anodized aluminum.
Supplied with batteries. Can be used with rechargeable batteries (not included).

 

Class 1   |  CE marked

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Preventing Skin Injury (MARSI)

Preventing Skin Injury

MARSI: An under-recognized and serious complication

Medical Adhesive-Related Skin Injury (MARSI) is a common type of skin injury which is often seen in vulnerable patients with fragile skin such as elderly or paediatric patients.

It is caused by trauma to the skin from medical adhesives, and typically manifests as:

  • Skin tears
  • Blistering, moist or macerated skin
  • Folliculitis
  • Skin-stripping
  • Superficially denuded skin

Regimens and adhesives have been developed to minimise the incidence of MARSI, but it has proven difficult to achieve satisfactory adhesion while also avoiding skin damage.

MARSI can severely reduce the patients’ quality of life by causing pain, increased risk of infection and delayed healing . A study in an elderly long-term patient population has proved that the incidence rate of MARSI was as high as 15.5%*.

Even though MARSI has been under-recognised historically, its proven prevalence has brought attention to the problem both in the research literature and among health care companies.

Source: WoundsUK; 3M; WoundSource Notes: *) Konya et al, 2010

The Lumina Solution

In 2008 Lumina was founded to make a difference in the medical dressing field and address skin damage due to MARSI. Lumina’s adhesive is an innovation. It is a switchable medical adhesive with strong fixation and easy removal. During the dialogue with healthcare providers it became clear that a large number of patients are not covered by the focus areas of existing medical dressing offerings. With the innovative new adhesive, you can now have the best of both worlds – strong fixation with easy and skin friendly removal. Less pain for children, reduced skin injury for the elderly or patients with weak skin and easier, quicker dressing removal for nurses.

Step 1

Apply
dressing.

Step 2

Illuminate with
the Switch Torch
before removal.

Step 3

Remove dressing.
Easy, gentle
wound care.

The Lumina dressing’s consist of a thin polyurethane membrane, coated with a layer of an innovative switchable adhesive. The dressing, which is permeable to both water vapour and oxygen, is impermeable to micro-organisms once in position, it provides an effective bacterial barrier to external contamination. When applied, the adhesive is strong and offers secure adhesion to the skin.

Switching occurs by the use of the Switch Torch supplied by Lumina. Before removal, the dressing is illuminated with the Switch Torch for a few seconds using a specific wavelength of light. The adhesive strength is significantly reduced through illumination and the dressing removal can be performed easily, without causing skin damage.


Clinical Evidence

Clinical Evidence

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)]

Conclusion

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the skin barrier damage by Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL) as well as the pain during removal assessed after repeated removal of the four adhesive dressings Tegaderm (A), Omnifix (B), Duoderm extra thin (C) and LUMINA FILM (D).

Therefore 10 repeated applications were performed and TEWL measurements were done before product application as well as after 2, 4, 6, 8, 9 and 10 applications and removals. Additionally the subjects assessed the extent of pain during removal of the dressings after 1, 4, 6, 8 and 10 applications and removals. The test product LUMINA FILM (D) was exposed to UVA-light 365 nm before removing.

Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL) increased over time of repeated application and removal of the dressings for all tested products. The highest mean value and therefore strongest barrier damage was found for the test product Duoderm extra thin (C) followed by test products Omnifix (B), Tegaderm (A) and finally LUMINA FILM (D). Comparisons of the assessment times to Baseline measurements performed for test product LUMINA FILM (D) showed slightly but significantly increased TEWL values compared to baseline after 6, 8, 9 and 10 applications and removals. However the mean values indicate no clear barrier damage for test product LUMINA FILM (D).

Compared to all test products product LUMINA FILM (D) led to the smallest increase of TEWL at the end of the study.

Regarding the subjects’ assessment of pain during removal of the dressings the subjects noted significantly less pain removing test product LUMINA FILM (D) compared to test products Omnifix (B) and Duoderm extra thin (C) after 4, 6, 8 and 10 applications and removals. Compared to test product Tegaderm (A) the test product LUMINA FILM (D) was found to be superior, thought the result was not significant at all assessment times.

In this study LUMINA FILM (D) performed best concerning conservation of barrier intactness and pain avoidance at peel off in a test design of 10 times repeated dressing application and removal.

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 FILM

DRESSING 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. SWITCHABLE
POST-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

Ease of application of dressing 100%
Application of NPWT connection to drape 100%
Overall satisfaction with application 98%

SECOND VISIT

Ease of application of dressing 100%
Application of NPWT connection to drape 100%
Overall satisfaction with application 100%
Dressing fixation prior to change 100%
Easyness of illumination 79%
Removal of dressing 100%

THIRD VISIT

Dressing fixation prior to change 100%
Easyness of illumination 76%
Overall satisfaction with application 98%

0=insufficient, 100=very good

FIRST VISIT

Application of dressing 99%
Adhesion of dressing 98%
Overall satisfaction with application 99%

SECOND VISIT

Application of dressing 98%
Adhesion of dressing 98%
Overall satisfaction with application 98%
Dressing fixation prior to change 98%
Easyness of illumination 78%
Removal of dressing 84%

THIRD VISIT

Dressing fixation prior to change 98%
Easyness of illumination 76%
Overall satisfaction with application 83%

0=insufficient, 100=very good

FIRST VISIT

Application of dressing 89%
Adhesion of dressing 91%
Overall satisfaction with application 91%

SECOND VISIT

Application of dressing 89%
Overall satisfaction with application 89%
Dressing fixation prior to change 70%
Easyness of illumination 86%
Removal of dressing 86%

THIRD VISIT

Dressing fixation prior to change 87%
Easyness of illumination 88%
Removal of dressing 87%
Overall satisfaction with product 92%

0=insufficient, 100=very good

Conclusion

The results confirm that the adhesive ensures a safe and effective occlusion of the dressing and that the strong adhesion enables the NPWT to function according to specification. The switchable function of the adhesive allows the adhesion of the film dressing to the skin to be reduced when illuminated by the supplied UV-A lamp. The results of the present study show that the reduced adhesion upon illumination enables easy and comfortable removal of the dressing.


The Switch Torch from Lumina Adhesives

The Switch

To remove the film dressing ­ illuminate it with the Switch Torch provided. This step takes a few seconds for each area that is illuminated. The adhesive has now become non­-sticky and the dressing can be easily removed. No residuals remain on the skin.

Lumina Switch Torch
Lumina Switch Torch in use
Lumina Switch Torch in use

The Switch Torch for Lumina dressings. Made out of anodised aluminium.
Supplied with batteries. Can be used with rechargeable batteries (not included).

 

 

Class 1 | CE marked

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How to remove Lumina Dressings

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

The dressing containing the switchable adhesive contains built-in receptors for the wavelength that the switch lamp emits. To initiate the switch, the lamp is held at a distance of about 2-3cm from the dressing, each areas requires about 2 seconds of illumination for the adhesive to switch. The light is then moved to the next area of the dressing and the process is repeated for the entire dressing. We recommend performing the illumination in a systematic pattern, so you know what area has been switched.

Once the entire dressing has been switched, initiate the release at one of the corners and peel the dressing of. For added comfort, remove the dressing in the direction of any hairs that might be located under the dressing.

An alternative to using the torch is to make use of sun light. Even if the patient is sent home, the patient can still make use of the switch.

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Skin Friendly Dressings

The Dressings

The Lumina dressing’s consist of a thin polyurethane membrane, coated with a layer of an innovative switchable adhesive. The dressing, which is permeable to both water vapour and oxygen, is impermeable to micro-organisms once in position, it provides an effective bacterial barrier to external contamination. When applied, the adhesive is strong and offers secure adhesion to the skin.

Switching occurs by the use of the Switch Torch supplied by Lumina.

Peel force on Skin

1h skin test, 600 mm/min, 20mm strips

Red Acrylic

Blue PU

IV dressings

Film dressings

Post-op dressings

FILM DRESSINGS

Film Dressings are available in 2 different versions. The Acrylic adhesive version (Red) is optimised for superior strength. The Polyurethane (PU) version (Blue) is optimised for superior comfort upon removal. Both versions are scientifically proven to prevent skin damage.

Removal Comfort

Good

Best

Strength

Good

Best

Water Resistance

Good

Best

Skin Damage Prevention

Good

Best

Red Acrylic

Blue PU

IV DRESSING

The blue version is for general use and provides
very good fixation and very easy removal.
The red version provides even higher fixation
security for extra challenging fixations.

Sterile, single use.

Blue IV:
1001081 IV dressing 7 x 8,5 cm

Red IV:
1000900 IV dressing 7 x 8,5 cm
1000901 IV dressing 8,5 x 11,5 cm

FILM DRESSING

Film dressing with switchable Acrylic or PU adhesive.
Print to identify as switchable dressing.
Sterile, single use.

Class 1s | CE marked

Red Acrylic:
5x7,2cm | 10 pcs | Art no. 1000139
10x12cm | 10 pcs | Art no. 1000140
15x15cm | 10 pcs | Art no. 1000141

Blue PU:
5x7,2cm | 20 pcs | Art no. 1000411
10x12cm | 20 pcs | Art no. 1000412

POST-OP DRESSING

Post-op dressing with a non-adhering absorbing pad.
Switchable PU adhesive.
Print to identify as switchable dressing.
Sterile, single use.

Class 1s | CE marked

Blue PU:
6x10cm | 20 pcs | Art no. 1000409
10x15cm | 20 pcs | Art no. 1000410

How to apply Lumina Dressings

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

The Lumina dressings follow the same application method as any other similar dressing. The preparation of the skin is important to ensure a good fixation. The skin shall be clean and dry. Lumina dressings do not require skin prep (adhesive enhancing products). Wash the skin with mild soap and make sure to rinse properly. Pat dry and leave to air a few minutes. An alcohol wipe can also be used to ensure a good fixation surface for the dressing.

Once the skin has been prepared it is time to apply the dressing. Open the peel pouch containing the foil envelope. The foil envelope is easily torn along one the long edges to enable easy access to the dressing. Remove one portion of the release liners, exposing a portion of the dressing’s adhesive. Place the dressing on the skin in the desired location, pat down on the adhesive area. Now remove the remaining release liner(s) and pad down again. The light pressure applied during the patting helps the adhesive to build physical contact with the skin.

Cover the dressing with clothing, a bed sheet or similar. We recommend keeping the applied dressing covered from light during as much of the use as possible. This is especially important when it comes to sun light (the sun light contains the same wavelength as the switch lamp).

FIND OUT HOW TO REMOVE THE DRESSINGS USING THE SWITCH

FAQs

The switch takes place in the adhesive when light of the predefined wavelength comes in contact with the dressing (with high enough intensity). The adhesive goes from sticky to “dry” and the adheisve therefore becomes easy to remove.

Step 1

Apply
dressing

Step 2

Illuminate with
the Switch Torch
before removal.

Step 3

Remove dressing.
Easy, gentle
wound care.

Yes, the dressing can be used outdoor on a sunny day, however the dressing needs to be covered with clothing to prevent the sun from initiating the switching mechanism.