A – Our Secretome wound gel is indicated for chronic wounds (diabetes ulcers, senile ulcers, peripheral vascular wounds, venous ulcers) acute wounds, and certain chronic skin conditions not caused by infectious agents.
2. Can the gel be used in refractory or hard-to-heal wounds?
A – Yes. Clinicians have reported successful outcomes in wounds refractory to conventional therapies. In cases where previous treatment approaches had failed, Secretome Wound Gel demonstrated effective healing progression, with wounds showing significant closure and improvement.
3. Is it effective in compromised patient populations, such as the elderly?
A – Yes, the gel is particularly well-suited for these populations. It delivers regenerative factors that help overcome the cellular senescence and reduced endogenous signaling often characteristic of chronic pressure wounds in elderly or foot and leg ulcers in diabetic patients.
4. Can the gel be applied to infected wounds?
A – Yes and No on a case-by-case basis. Level of infection must be assessed. For minor infection gel can be applied after the wound is cleaned and disinfected and at the same time as starting oral antibiotics. For more severe infection, application can begin once the infection has been controlled and there is only minimal residual inflammation or infection. If in doubt, treat as more severe infection.
5. What wound preparation is required before application?
A – The wound and surrounding area should be cleansed thoroughly. Remove purulent exudate or loose crusts as needed. The wound bed should be exposed to viable tissue prior to application.
6. Is debridement necessary before using the gel?
A – Surgical debridement may be required on a case-by-case basis, particularly if viable dermis or subcutaneous tissue cannot be accessed. Some clinicians have also reported enhanced outcomes when performing gentle curettage before gel application.
7. How should the gel be applied?
A – Position the syringe above the wound and allow the gel to drip slowly by gently pressing the plunger.
Note: The initial push may require slightly more pressure. Use controlled force to prevent an initial spurt.
After application, allow the thermosensitive gel 20-30 seconds time to harden at body temperature.
8. How much gel should be applied?
A – For non-severe wounds (approximately 2mm or less in depth) – fill the wound entirely. For moderate to severe wounds and tunnelling wounds – fill approximately half-depth of the wound. As the depth of deeper or tunnelling wounds are regenerated over time, then the wound may be completely filled. Generally, aim for ∆-shaped healing (avoid V-shaped healing which can create pockets of dead space leading to tissue necrosis and/or infection).
9. What type of secondary dressing is recommended?
A – Cover the wound with a non-adsorbent, sterile gauze (avoid cotton-based dressings) to protect the gel and maintain an optimal healing environment. Commonly used secondary dressings include
Smith & Nephew OPSITE Post-Op
3M Tegaderm Film Dressing
Cofoe Sterile Dressing
10. How often should the gel be reapplied?
A – Typically every 2-3 days, depending on severity of wound and speed of healing. Severe wounds may require application every 48 hours.
11. How should the gel be stored?
A – Store syringes at 2–8°C. Replace the syringe cap immediately after use when reusing across multiple applications.