How to Apply
At first we have to prepare the wound by removing the dead tissue and debris,assess the wound for deep or systemic infection, Rinse off any anti-septic applied as first-aid, Stop bleeding, Test for diabetes, Treat pain, and then we have to follow the below steps to Apply Cerdak Wound Treatment DeviceĀ
First Step
- Peel the sterile pouch containing the Cerdak WTD (Wound Treatment Device)
- Open and remove the device by taking it between thumb and forefinger
Second Step
- Place the Cerdak Wound Treatment Device on the wound
Third Step
- Fasten the Cerdak WTD into place by an adhesive strip and then bandage
- Make sure the bandage is not too tight and tell the patient to loosen it should the area swell up after application
- Always use hypoallergenic adhesives tape
- Adhesive tape or transparent adhesive film aloneĀ may be used
Fourth Step
- When the Cerdak WTD looks saturated on the outside - that is if more than half of the powder visible on the outside of the pouch is discoloured or wet, remove the Cerdak device.
- Remove the bandage and/or adhesive tape and then lift the Cerdak WTD off the wound and discard in a hazardous materials container or throw into a fire.
Last / Re-application Step
- Do not clean the wound mechanically, it may be rinsed clean with saline or clean water
- Peel the sterile pouch containing the Cerdak WTD (Wound Treatment Device) open and remove the device by taking it between thumb and forefinger.
- Place on the wound and fasten as shown before


