For the debridement of devitalised skin or hyperkeratosis
TenoPrep® is a single-use, sterile instrument for peri-wound debridement, from OscarTech UK.
Do you see patients with hyperkeratosis?
Hyperkeratosis is abnormal, scaly and thickened patches of skin on the epidermis.
The removal of hyperkeratosis can help improve the condition of the skin, enhancing the appearance, reducing discomfort and improving wellbeing.
TenoPrep® offers a single-use, sterile solution for hyperkeratosis removal around chronic wounds, and helps restore patient dignity.
Why clinicians choose TenoPrep®
A single-use instrument designed for peri-wound care.
Effective for peri-wound skin care
Removes devitalised skin and hyperkeratosis around the wound.
Single use and sterile
Supplied sterile, and discarded after one use. No reprocessing.
Easy to use
A gentle scraping action, in thin layers.
Precision and control
A stainless steel edge, optimised for precision and control.
Made for chronic wounds
Designed for peri-wound care, including preparing the area for compression therapy.
Recyclable
Stated in the product brochure.
What the clinical consensus says
From the published UK recommendations on managing hyperkeratosis.
Treating hyperkeratosis once it has become severe can be challenging, making effective use of adjunctive therapies (such as compression) difficult.Management of hyperkeratosis of the lower limb: Consensus recommendations. London: Wounds UK; 2015.
If left untreated, or sub-optimally treated, hyperkeratosis can degenerate into a progressive cycle of colonisation, infection, skin breakdown and, potentially, sepsis.Management of hyperkeratosis of the lower limb: Consensus recommendations. London: Wounds UK; 2015.
Patients are often acutely embarrassed by the physical appearance of their skin, the flaking of the hyperkeratotic scales and the unpleasant odour caused by bacterial or fungal colonisation.Management of hyperkeratosis of the lower limb: Consensus recommendations. London: Wounds UK; 2015.
Indications and key features
What TenoPrep® is for, and how it is designed.
Indicated for
- Debridement of devitalised skin or hyperkeratosis
- Peri-wound area preparation
Key features
- Stainless steel edge, optimised for precision and control
- Designed for peri-wound care on chronic wounds
Intended users
For use only by trained healthcare professionals, following local guidelines.
How to use
Open the sterile package
Peel open the sterile pouch without touching the TenoPrep®. Remove the orange protective cover before use, using an aseptic technique.
Grip and angle
Twist the TenoPrep® to approximately 30 degrees to the skin to allow a gentle scraping action. This gives optimal control for gentle, surface-level scraping.
Begin debridement
Use a gentle scraping motion to lift and remove loose, devitalised skin or hyperkeratosis from the peri-wound area. Keep the motion parallel to the skin surface to avoid trauma to healthy tissue. Work in thin layers and do not apply excessive force or go too deep. Treatment may need to be repeated depending on the patient's condition.
Assess continuously
Stop immediately if excessive bleeding occurs or the patient experiences discomfort or pain.
Post-treatment care
Clean the area as per local protocol. Apply an emollient to support skin barrier restoration. Dress the wound according to the care plan.
Single use, trained users only
Single use only. Do not attempt to clean or reuse the instrument under any circumstance. TenoPrep® is to be used only by trained healthcare professionals (see local guidelines).
Safe disposal
Immediately discard the used TenoPrep® in an approved sharps disposal container.
Important: single use only, and for use only by trained healthcare professionals following local guidelines. This is a summary. Always follow the instructions for use supplied with the product.
See it in use
See TenoPrep® used for peri-wound care in a specialist setting.
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Ordering information
| Product | Units per box | MPC | NHS order code |
|---|---|---|---|
| TenoPrep® | 25 | RV-313-145S | FCS85012 |
Want to try TenoPrep®?
Tissue viability and dermatology teams can request a sample.
References
Management of hyperkeratosis of the lower limb: Consensus recommendations. London: Wounds UK; 2015.