Last updated on 11/10/22 | First published on 7/29/21 | Literature review current through Oct. 2025
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Technology and Product Assessment
Product Type: Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing
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3M™ Kerramax Care™ Super-Absorbent Dressing is an alginate dressing
INTENDED USE: chronic and acute wounds. Moderately to highly exuding pressure ulcers, leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers
CLAIMED BENEFITS: Dressing is a super-absorbent primary or secondary dressing, suitable for chronic and acute wounds. Horizontal and vertical wicking layer. Super-absorbent core locks in exudate, bacteria and MMPs to reduce the risk of maceration and wound complications – even under compression. Stackable to increase absorption for very wet wounds.
Manufacturer: Solventum Corporation
Information retrieved from manufacturer and/or FDA-approved labels
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ESSENTIALS
Product
Estimated
Out-of-pocket
Cost
HCPCS Class
HCPCS
Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing
A6196
Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing
A6196
Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each dressing
A6197
Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each dressing
A6197
Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., each dressing
A6198
Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., each dressing
A6198
Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each dressing
A6197
Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each dressing
A6197
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DME coverage and co-payment
Product
Estimated
Out-of-pocket
Cost
Patient DME Co-Payment per Billable Unit
DME Reimbursement to Suppliers
Frequency Replacement if Requirements Met
Office and/or Facility - Product reimbursement
$1.80
each dressing
$9.01
1 change/day (1 sheet)
$1.80
each dressing
$9.01
1 change/day (1 sheet)
$4.02
each dressing
$20.12
1 change/day (1 sheet)
$4.02
each dressing
$20.12
1 change/day (1 sheet)
$.00
each dressing (carrier discretion)
1 change/day (1 sheet)
$.00
each dressing (carrier discretion)
1 change/day (1 sheet)
$4.02
each dressing
$20.12
1 change/day (1 sheet)
$4.02
each dressing
$20.12
1 change/day (1 sheet)
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Product
Estimated
Out-of-pocket
Cost
Recom / Evidence
FDA Safety
Quality Measures
Cost Effectiveness
Product
Estimated
Out-of-pocket
Cost
Application: Can be used as primary dressing
Application: Can be used as secondary dressing
Depth: Full thickness (deep)
Exudate: Moderate
Exudate: High
Indications: May be applied over infected tissue
Indications: May be used under compression
Medicare freq of replacement: 1/day
Wear time: Up to 7 days
Application: Can be used as primary dressing
Application: Can be used as secondary dressing
Depth: Full thickness (deep)
Exudate: Moderate
Exudate: High
Indications: May be applied over infected tissue
Indications: May be used under compression
Medicare freq of replacement: 1/day
Wear time: Up to 7 days
Application: Can be used as primary dressing
Application: Can be used as secondary dressing
Depth: Full thickness (deep)
Exudate: Moderate
Exudate: High
Indications: May be applied over infected tissue
Indications: May be used under compression
Medicare freq of replacement: 1/day
Wear time: Up to 7 days
Application: Can be used as primary dressing
Application: Can be used as secondary dressing
Depth: Full thickness (deep)
Exudate: Moderate
Exudate: High
Indications: May be applied over infected tissue
Indications: May be used under compression
Medicare freq of replacement: 1/day
Wear time: Up to 7 days
Application: Can be used as primary dressing
Application: Can be used as secondary dressing
Depth: Full thickness (deep)
Exudate: Moderate
Exudate: High
Indications: May be applied over infected tissue
Indications: May be used under compression
Medicare freq of replacement: 1/day
Wear time: Up to 7 days
Application: Can be used as primary dressing
Application: Can be used as secondary dressing
Depth: Full thickness (deep)
Exudate: Moderate
Exudate: High
Indications: May be applied over infected tissue
Indications: May be used under compression
Medicare freq of replacement: 1/day
Wear time: Up to 7 days
Application: Can be used as primary dressing
Application: Can be used as secondary dressing
Depth: Full thickness (deep)
Exudate: Moderate
Exudate: High
Indications: May be applied over infected tissue
Indications: May be used under compression
Medicare freq of replacement: 1/day
Wear time: Up to 7 days
Application: Can be used as primary dressing
Application: Can be used as secondary dressing
Depth: Full thickness (deep)
Exudate: Moderate
Exudate: High
Indications: May be applied over infected tissue
Indications: May be used under compression
Medicare freq of replacement: 1/day
Wear time: Up to 7 days
- Based on national averages
- Medicare payments for participating qualified health professionals (QHP) for services performed in their Offices (*) or at a Facility (** i.e., hospital outpatient department or ambulatory service center). Payments are nationally unadjusted average amounts, and do not account for differences in payment due to geographic variation. The allowed rate for non-participating physicians is set at 95% of the allowable for participating physicians. Non-participating physicians are subject to the limiting charge rules. The coinsurance is limited to 20% of the allowable fee.
- When covered by the Medicare contractor, this manufacturer product is separately payable in a QHP office based on the Average Sales Price (ASP) as reported by the manufacturer on a quarterly basis.
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CLINICAL
Overview
Dressing is a super-absorbent primary or secondary dressing, suitable for chronic and acute wounds, designed to help improve wound healing
How supplied
- PRD500-025, 2 x 2 in, 10 units, A6196
- PRD500-050, 4 x 4 in, 10 units, A6196
- PRD500-100, 5 x 6 in, 10 units, A6197
- PRD500-120, 4 x 9 in, 10 units, A6197
- PRD500-240, 8 x 9 in, 10 units, A6197
- PRD500-380, 8 x 12 in, 5 units, A6198
- PRD500-600, 8 x 20 in, 5 units, A6198
- PRD500-300. 8 x 9 in Multisite, 5 units, A6197
Indications
Suitable for use with moderately to highly exuding pressure ulcers, leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers
How to Apply
- Cleanse the wound according to local procedures.
- Select an appropriate dressing size. The dressing pad needs to overlap the edge of the wound. Do not cut the dressing
- Open the pack and lay the sterile pad on the wound. Either side of the sterile pad may be used. You may stack dressings for additional absorption
- Cover with a bandage or wrap to secure the dressing, refer to your local guidelines for further guidance
- Check the dressing at regular intervals and change according to the clinical condition of the wound, or when saturated
Risks and Complications
FDA safety
The following FDA monitored databases do not currently display any findings related to Kerramax Care[1][2][3]:
- Medical Device Recalls: no findings
- MAUDE - Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience: no findings
- Post-market Surveillance Studies: no findings
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CLINICALOverviewMextra Superabsorbent absorbs wound exudate through the wound contact layer, retains the exudate within the core and thereby could reduce the risk of maceration. The fluid-repellent nonwoven backing acts as an exudate barrier and prevents exudate strike-through.How supplied and HCPCS5˝ x 5˝ (12.5 x 12.5 cm) A61965˝ x 7˝ (12.5 x 17.5 cm) A6197 5˝ x 9˝ (12.5 x 22.5 cm) A61977˝ x 9˝ (17.5 x 2
