FAQ Cinesteam®

Cinesteam® is a spice-based anti-odor dressing : it contains cinnamon which has the property of adsorbing bad odors and releasing pleasant smells.

Cinesteam® is a non-adhesive secondary dressing designed to eliminate unpleasant odors and to absorb exudates when the primary dressing is saturated.

Odour results from the emission of organic volatile compounds detected by the sense of smell. To become an odor, the odorous compounds have to be captured by the olfactory system and are then transformed into a signal that can be detected by the brain.

What is Cinesteam®’s intended use?

Cinesteam® is a secondary dressing indicated for the management of malodorous wounds (e.g. cancer wounds, infected bedsores and leg ulcers.).

How should Cinesteam® be fixed in place?

Cinesteam® can be kept in place using a retaining bandage or a nonocclusive adhesive to obtain optimal fixation.

How long can Cinesteam® be left in place?

Cinesteam® can be left in place for as long as its absorption and odour masking capacities are satisfactory (1 to 7 days). Frequency of change should be dependent on the level of exudate.

To remove Cinesteam®, gently peel it off.

What should be avoided with malodourous wounds?

Do not use occlusive dressings.

Can Cinesteam® be used for a wound that produces a profuse exudate?

It is necessary to use a suitable primary dressing for this kind of wound. Cinesteam® can then be used as an anti-odor solution such as a secondary dressing to alleviate bad smells.

Cinesteam® should not be cut as this would cause cinnamon leakage.

Cinesteam® is not waterproof.

Can Cinesteam® be used directly on the wound?

Cinesteam® is not a primary dressing and was not designed to be placed directly on the wound.

Can Cinesteam® be used with another dressing?

Cinesteam® has to be used with a primary dressing in contact with the wound.

How should Cinesteam® be stored?

The box of Cinesteam® dressings must be stored flat and kept away from sunlight.

No, Cinesteam® cannot be reused.

If I am allergic to cinnamon, can I use Cinesteam ?

No, do not use Cinesteam® if you are allergic to this spice.

Yes, Cinesteam® was designed using flexible materials to allow easy application. It can be used during sleep.

What guarantees are provided for the cinnamon used in Cinesteam®?

The cinnamon powder used in the Cinesteam® dressing was selected from several varieties for its specific olfactory properties after multiple sensory perception tests and chemical analysis.

Yes, Cinesteam® is a certified class I medical device that meets Canadian requirements.

Yes. Cinesteam® is patented (WO 2018/020141).

If Cinesteam® has been opened, what should I do?

Cinesteam® should not be used if its individual packaging is open or damaged or if the dressing itself is torn. Please, contact us if you notice any product quality defects.

What should be done about adverse effects experienced when using Cinesteam®?

If you suffer an adverse effect when using Cinesteam®, please contact us at pharmacovigilance@cemagcare.com or by phone +331 58 28 16 83. Reporting suspected adverse reactions is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medical device. Any suspected adverse reactions can be reported to the competent authority of your country.

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VOC: volatile organic compound