Hydroactive Wound Dressing

epicite® balance
epicite® balance is an advanced wound dressing for the treatment of chronic and complex wounds. The dressing is made from a unique, nature-identical material: biosynthetic cellulose. The fine fiber network of biosynthetic cellulose creates an ideal moist wound environment, while absorbing up to 35%* more exudate than comparable products that are applied to the wound in a dry state. The external moisturization provided by epicite® balance supports wound bed preparation and stimulates autolytic debridement, thereby reactivating healing.
epicite® balance is produced in Germany using a fermentative process and renewable resources by JeNaCell - An Evonik company.
* Zahel P et al. (2022). Bacterial Cellulose – Adaptation of a Nature-Identical Material to the Needs of Advanced Chronic Wound Care. Pharmaceuticals 2022;15;683. DOI: 10.3390/ph15060683.
Improved wound healing with epicite® balance
Biosynthetic cellulose is a nature-identical, skin-friendly material with many benefits:
- Supports wound bed preparation
- Effectively removes slough, plaque and devitalized tissue
- Reactivates healing of chronic and complex wounds
- Re-balances a moist wound environment
- Simultaneously absorbs wound exudate
Flexibly adjustable
Material can be cut to fit, it is easy to tamponade and is suitable for deep and fissured wounds.
Moisture donating
Removes plaque and stimulates autolytic debridement
Natural
Biosynthetic cellulose is a well-tolerated material
Time- and cost-effective
Low-pain dressing change and removal in one piece without leaving any residue; enables longer rest phases
Application of epicite® balance
epicite® balance can be used to treat chronic wounds with low to moderate exudate levels, such as:
- Venous leg ulcers
- Ulcus cruris venosum
- Ulcus cruris mixtum
- Diabetic foot ulcers
- Pressure ulcers
- Soft tissue lesions
The flexible, skin-friendly wound dressing allows for low-pain dressing changes without leaving any residue in the wound. epicite® balance is typically changed after 2 to 7 days, depending on the amount of exudate and the microbial load.
epicite® balance consists of a matrix of biosynthetic cellulose and more than 95% saline solution.

Case reports
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Wound condition
- Venous leg ulcer following deep vein thrombosis
- Dry, scaly ulcer with intense hemosiderin-induced discoloration, fibrous tissue, and no exudation at the start of the observation period
Wound care
- Primary dressing: epicite®
- Secondary dressing: gauze bandages, later replaced by film dressing
- Adjunctive therapy: compression therapy
- Dressing change intervals: 2/week
Wound healing
- Significant improvement within 3 weeks, with near-complete closure of the ulcer
- Complete wound closure after 4 weeks, with softened peri-wound skin
Conclusion
- Wound responded favorably to epicite® dressing despite the patient's complex medical condition
- Moist environment created by epicite® likely facilitated the healing process, softening the hard, scaly tissue and supporting wound closure
Wound condition
- Stage IV pressure ulcer
- Pronounced necrotic tissue
- Noticeable odor and heavy exudation
Wound care
- Primary dressing: epicite®
- Secondary dressing: absorbent compress
- Adjunctive therapy: alternating pressure system, wound disinfection with octenidine, later hypochlorite wound irrigation solution
- Dressing change intervals: daily
Wound healing
- Effective softening and subsequent dissolution of necrotic tissue by epicite®
- Reactivation of wound healing, followed by complete wound closure
Conclusion
- Effective wound cleansing and odor control by epicite®
- Positive healing progression to complete wound closure despite palliative care approach
Wound condition
- Pretibial ulceration on the right leg with exposed tibialis anterior tendon
- Partially fibrinoid-necrotic tissue at the distal pole
- Moderate exudation with no signs of inflammation
Wound care
- Primary dressing: epicite®, loaded with polyhexanide, later hypochlorite-based solution
- Secondary dressing: film dressing
- Dressing change intervals: 2/week
Wound healing
- Granulation tissue formation observed by day 4
- Complete resolution of coatings and near-complete overgranulation of the tendon by day 8
- No drying-out of the tendon observed
- Antimicrobial treatment with hypochlorite-based solution initiated at day 8 due to signs of infection and inflammation
Conclusion
- Effective and prolonged hydration of the tendon by epicite® led to rapid formation of new granulation tissue
Product information
Sterile, individually packed
Product |
Size in cm |
Pcs./Package |
PZN |
epicite® balance |
4x6 |
10 |
18494830 |
epicite® balance |
10x10 |
10 |
18494847 |
epicite® balance |
15x20 |
10 |
18494876 |
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