LEG, ANKLE AND FOOT ULCERS AND TAPELSS

Lower extremity ulcers are a common consequence of arterial insufficiency, venous problems and diabetes.  Although the causes may be different, the end result may be a chronically infected, slow healing ulcer that is time consuming, expensive and may lead to surgery and amputation.  The final common pathway is an impairment of the blood supply to that area.

Treatment is critical to prevent serious complication.  The ease, the expense, the discomfort and the complexity of care all enter into the result and compliance of the patient.

If the dressing securement cannot adequately maintain the wound dressing as intended without additional damage, significant expense or difficulty in use, then there might as well be no wound dressing holder.

Tapeless significantly minimizes concerns because:

1.  Anatomical design keeps dressing exactly where placed.
2.  Contains no adhesive or latex.
3.  Simplifies dressing changes by fitting around the extremity like a "clam shell" rather than
     needing to slip over toes or foot which may be difficult or painful.  Does not require 
     wrapping or unwrapping motions.
4.  Breaths (prevents damage to underlying tissues).
5.  Do not impair circulation when applied properly.  If compression is required, apply over
     the Tapeless holder, thereby not disturbing the wound dressing.
6.  Reusability and ability to wash the product makes it extremely cost effective, permitting
     dressing changes as often as required without increasing cost.
7.  Anatomic design and material minimize bulk, permitting use of shoes, socks, etc.,
     without restricting normal motion.
8.  Medicare Part B reimbursement is available for every Tapeless product.  Most secondary
     wound dressing holders do not provide for reimbursement.

Tapeless offers a new concept and alternative method to traditional wound dressings.