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Author: Andrew Heenan RGN RMN BA(Hons)

This article features the wound management devices available on the Drug Tariff

V.A.C. (Vacuum Assisted Closure) Therapy

These items are to be used as part of the V.A.C. Therapy system.

Product

Wound Indications:

Price
V.A.C. GranuFoam dressing kit Small£21.41
Medium£25.49

Large

£29.57
V.A.C. Freedom Canister with GelCut to 20mm - 150ml£26.51

Wound Drainage Pouch - Low Volume

Suitable for wounds with a low volume of exudate.

Product

Wound Indications:

PricePack

Item

Biotrol Draina S FistulaCut to 20mm - 150ml£70.3530£2.34
Oakmed Option
Wound Manager		 Small - 10mm - 30mm £65.6930£2.19
Medium - 10mm - 50mm £72.7830£2.43
Large - 10mm - 50mm£76.2330£2.54

Wound Drainage Pouch - High Volume

Suitable for wounds with a high volume of exudate.
Pack sizes vary; price quoted per item.

Product

Size

Wound Indications:

PricePack

Item

ADI Medical DermasureSmall 9cm x 16cm£15.291£15.60
Medium 15cm x 27cm£20.391£20.80
Biotrol Draina S FistulaSmall Cut to 75mm (350ml)£70.1420£3.51
Large Cut to 85mm (500ml)£86.2620£4.32
Eakin Wound Pouches Fold and Tuck closure for wounds up to:
Small (45 x 30mm)		£45.0010£4.50
 Medium (110 x 75mm)£65.0010£6.50
 Large (175 x 110mm)£85.0010£8.50
 Large (horizontal wounds up to 245 x 160mm)£75.005£15.00
 Bung Closure for wounds up to:
Small (45 x 30mm)		£50.0010£5.00
 Medium (110 x 75mm)£70.0010£7.00
 Large (175 x 110mm)£95.0010£9.50
 Extra Large (horizontal wounds up to 245 x 160mm)£85.005£17.00
 Extra Large (vertical wounds up to 245 x 160mm)£85.005£17.00
 Extra Large (vertical incision wounds up to 290 x 130mm)£85.005£17.00
 Bung Closure and access window for wounds up to:
Extra Large (horizontal wounds up to 245 x 160mm)		£95.005£19.00
 Eakin access windows for use with Eakin pouches£35.005£7.00
Oakmed Option Wound ManagerExtra Small up to 90mm x 180mm
£107.00 10£10.70
Small horizontal - up to 245mm wide x 160mm high£119.01 10£11.90
Medium vertical wounds up to 90mm wide x 260mm high£121.6610£12.17
Large up to 160mm x 260mm
£145.00 10£14.50
Square vertical wounds up to 160mm wide x 200mm high£126.9510£12.70
Extra Small with Access Port up to 90mm x 180mm
£117.00 10£11.70
Small with Access Port
horizontal - up to 245mm wide x 160mm high		£124.3010£12.43
Medium with Access Port
vertical - up to 90mm wide x 260mm high		£126.9510£12.70
Large with Access Port up to 160mm x 260mm
£155.0010£15.50
Square with Access Port
vertical - up to 160mm wide x 200mm high		£132.2410£13.22

References

1. Prescription Pricing Authority, Department of Health. Drug Tariff. London: The Stationery Office, March 2008.

Article Updated: March 2008

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