Effectiveness of Aurix Therapy in Pressure Ulcers

Inclusion Criteria

• •1. Medicare eligible
• •2. ≥18 years of age
• •3. Ulcer of pressure/shear etiology (Stage II, III, and IV, see Appendix 9 for stage definitions)
• •4. The largest non-healing wound, if multiple wounds are present, or the single wound to be treated (Index Ulcer) that is located on the heel, ischium, sacrum, and trochanter
• •5. For subjects with potentially multiple eligible PUs, the largest ulcer will be selected as the Index Ulcer for study. There must be at least 4 cm between the Index Ulcer and other ulcers; if all ulcers are closer than 4 cm, the subject should not be enrolled (screen failure)
• •6. Debrided ulcer size between 3 cm2 and 200 cm2
• •7. Subject has received UCC care for ≥ 2 weeks at treating wound clinic
• •8. Demonstrated adequate pressure relief regimen
• •9. Duration ≥ 1 month at first visit
• •10. Subject must be willing to comply with the Protocol, which will be assessed by enrolling clinician.