sårkoppen

Sårkoppen is a term used in Swedish-speaking medical contexts for a cup-shaped wound-care device designed to manage wound exudate and support treatment. The device consists of a biocompatible cup placed over a cleaned wound bed and sealed with an adhesive border to create a closed reservoir. Materials commonly used include silicone, medical-grade polyurethane, or other biocompatible plastics. Depending on design, the cup may be used for passive collection of drainage or equipped with a gentle suction mechanism to aid fluid removal, and some variants are designed to deliver topical medications directly to the wound.

Indications for use include moderate exudate from chronic wounds, postoperative wounds, donor sites, and certain burns where protecting surrounding skin and maintaining a moist wound environment is desirable. Sårkoppen is typically used as part of an integrated wound-care plan and is changed or emptied according to clinical judgment and manufacturer instructions. It is often employed to reduce maceration, allow monitoring of wound drainage, and enable a controlled local environment.

Safety, care, and limitations: proper sterile technique and adherence to guidelines are essential to reduce infection risk. The cup can fail to seal, cause skin irritation, or be unsuitable for highly exudative or heavily contaminated wounds. Reuse is contingent on the device’s design and sterilization requirements; many varieties are single-use, while others are designed for cleaning and reuse.

Regulatory status and availability vary by country. Sårkoppen is treated as a medical device and must meet local regulatory approvals and product-specific instructions. See also wound dressing and negative-pressure wound therapy for related concepts.