Multidex®

Maltodextrin Wound Dressing

DEROYAL Wound Care

A Division of De Royal Industries, Inc.
200 DeBusk Lane
Powell, TN USA 37849
800-251-9864

MULTIDEX®

Maltodextrin Powder Wound Dressing

MULTIDEX is a new patented approach in wound management. A sterile, Maltodextrin NF1 Powder with 1% ascorbic acid, MULTIDEX has natural properties which bring topical nutrients to the wound site to create a natural environment for the body to heal itself. MULTIDEX fills the wound site, rapidly mixes with wound exudate, and forms a protective gel, creating and maintaining a moist environment beneficial for granulation tissue growth and epithelial proliferation.

Clinical findings of MULTIDEX Powder

  • Because MULTIDEX Powder is hydrophilic, it helps maintain a moist environment beneficial for granulation tissue growth and epithelial proliferation.
  • When in contact with a moist wound, MULTIDEX Powder rapidly becomes a gel that quickly adheres to the tissues and protects against wound dehydration.
  • MULTIDEX Powder controls odors while decreasing the amount of purulent exudate present in the wound. *
  • MULTIDEX Powder quickly penetrates all irregularities of a wound.
  • MULTIDEX Powder is non-toxic and is not absorbed systematically. *
  • MULTIDEX Powder has been shown to be effective on infected and non-infected wounds.

Indications

MULTIDEX Powder can be used on infected and non-infected wounds including all dermal ulcers, both partial and full thickness, stages II, III, or IV, (e g, leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, and other exudative lesions), diabetic ulcers, abdominal wounds, infected wounds, superficial wounds, donor sites and 2nd degree burns

CASE STUDY-Multidex Powder

The foot of this 65 year old woman shows severe necrosis of skin and subcutaneous tissue as the result of live do vasculitis that had persisted for thirty-four years. Recommendation was made for amputation before the decision was made to treat with MULTIDEX.

The foot at initiation of treatment.

After only ten days of MULTIDEX treatment, highly vascularized granulation tissue was appreciable. Healthy epidermal tissue continues to grow reducing wound size. Tendons were surgically debrided after a month of treatment.

After only two months the patient was walking again. And, as this photo shows at six months, the open wound has filled with tissue and epidermal tissue has covered the wound.

MULTIDEX®GEL

Maltodextrin Wound Dressing

By popular demand, MULTIDEX Gel has been formulated by the addition of glycerin and sterile water to the MULTIDEX Powder. Until now, MULTIDEX has only been appropriate for moist wounds The new gel formulation enables MULTIDEX to also be used on the dry wound Clinical findings show that MULTIDEX Gel has the same unique performance and characteristics as the Powder and is much easier to apply on difficult to access areas of the body

Clinical findings of MULTIDEX Gel

  • MULTIDEX Gel is easy to use and can be used on moist or dry wounds.
  • MULTIDEX Gel will moisten a dry wound providing the right environment for granulation tissue growth and epithelial proliferation.
  • MULTIDEX Gel will protect a wound against dehydration.
  • MULTIDEX Gel has been shown to help soften necrotic tissue which aids in the debridement process.
  • MULTIDEX Gel controls wound odor while decreasing the amount of purulent exudate present in the wound.
  • MULTIDEX Gel contains glycerin, a humectant which prevents the gel from drying out.
  • MULTIDEX Gel quickly penetrates all irregularities of a wound filling all tunneling and undermining.
  • MULTIDEX Gel is non-toxic and is not absorbed systemically.*
  • MULTIDEX Gel has been shown to be effective on infected and non-infected wounds.

Indications:

Same as for MULTIDEX Powder, except MULTIDEX Gel is specially formulated for the dry wound and is the product of choice for hard to-access areas of the body

Multidex®
Maltodextrin Wound Dressing

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Preparation of Site

  • Necrotic tissue should be debrided according to acceptable practice or as directed by an attending physician.
  • The site should be irrigated liberally with a sterile physiological 0.9% normal saline or a balanced salts solution.

Application of MULTIDEX Powder or Gel

  • After irrigation, apply the MULTIDEX.
    a. For shallow wound - 1/4" thick over entire wound site.
    b. For deep wound - fill wound site to surface taking care to fill all undermined areas.
  • Cover with a non-adherent, non-occlusive dressing such as Covaderm Plus®, MultiPad™, Sofsorb®, or Polyderm™ Border. If necessary, tape in place or use roll gauze or Stretch Net™ to secure dressing.
  • Usual frequency of dressing change is once a day on minimally to moderately draining wounds and twice a day on heavily exudating wounds.

Removal of MULTIDEX

  • Remove non-adherent dressing with care. If dressing adheres to wound, soak with saline for several minutes before removing so as not to disturb fragile granulation tissue. Application of MULTIDEX Gel from a sterile foil packet with specially designed
  • Flush site liberally but gently with a sterile, physiological irrigating solution to "tube" opening. remove debris. This will leave newly formed granulation tissue undisturbed.
  • Removal of all the MULTIDEX is not necessary to continue treatment. Some of the MULTIDEX will remain and will blend with more MULTIDEX on subsequent applications.
MULTIDEX IS AVAILABLE IN A VARIETY OF SIZES

MULTIDEX Powder is supplied sterile in packets, tubes or bottles.
MULTIDEX Gel is supplied sterile in foil packets.
Store in a cool, dry place.

* Data on file
1 Meets the requirements of the National Formulary for standards of identity, strength, quality purity and labeling.
MULTIDEX Powder Patent no. 4,889,844
MULTlDEX Gel Patent pending