BIOSTEP Dressings are a Collagen Matrix Dressing that promotes wound closure while maintaining an optimal moist wound environment. BIOSTEP is manufactured by Smith & Nephew, a respected medical supply company for wound dressings. Smith & Nephew BIOSTEP Collagen Matrix Dressing targets and deactivates excess MMPs and has a 6-day wear time for prolonged control of the wound environment. This highly conformable Smith & Nephew Collagen Dressing is easy to apply. BIOSTEP Collagen Matrix Dressing gelling actions provide a cooling, soothing effect for enhanced patient comfort. Smith & Nephew BIOSTEP is also available with a silver dressing option called the BIOSTEP Ag Collegen Dressing. This collegen silver dressing combines the anti-MMP activity and functionality of BIOSTEP with the antibacterial activity of silver to help maintain bacterial balance for contaminated and colonized wounds.

Features & Benefits

• Dual-Action MMP targeting & deactivation.
• BIOSTEP contains both type 1 and denatured (gelatin) porcine-derived collagen.  Collagen matrix attracts and serves as sacrificial substrates for a broad array of MMPs which are found in excess within, and contribute to the chronicity of, chronic wounds.
• MMP Deactivation component contains EDTA (a proven MMP modulating agent) which permanently deactivates excess MMPs, providing prolonged, targeted MMP control without altering the activity of essential growth factors. 
• Contributes to a longer wear time.
• CMC within dressing gels on contact with moisture providing improved patient comfort by creating a soothing, cooling effect upon application. 
• Provides up to a 6-day wear time, requiring fewer dressing changes and prolonged control of wound environment.
• CMC within dressing adds structure for easy application when moist.  Highly conformable to ensure close contact with wound bed.
Alginate absorbs a high level of exudate away from the wound bed to the secondary dressing maintaining an optimal moisture balance for wound closure.