Smith & Nephew Foam Dressing with Silver Allevyn Ag Gentle Border 3" x 3" Square

Foam Dressing with Silver Allevyn Ag Gentle Border 3" x 3" Square

Allevyn Ag Gentle Border foam dressing with silver is an adhesive square wound dressing for exuding wounds that are at risk of infection or suspected of being infected. It can fit care settings that need an absorbent dressing with a gentle silicone gel adhesive and a non-adherent wound contact layer. This 3 inch x 3 inch dressing uses a triple-layer construction with foam, silicone, and silver.

Good Fit For

• Exuding wound care
• Settings that prefer an adhesive bordered foam dressing
• Applications needing a 3 inch x 3 inch square dressing

Key Features

• Foam dressing with silver for exuding wounds at risk of infection or suspected of being infected
• Gentle silicone gel adhesive helps the dressing stay in place
• Non-adherent perforated polyurethane wound contact layer supports easier dressing contact with the wound
• Highly absorbent hydrocellular center helps manage wound exudate
• Outer film layer is bacteria-proof and waterproof
• 3 inch x 3 inch square format for small-area coverage

Applications and Usage

• Managing exuding wounds with an absorbent adhesive foam dressing
• Covering smaller wound areas with a square bordered dressing
• Wound care protocols for wounds at risk of infection or suspected of being infected

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Material: Foam.
• This dressing is an adhesive bordered style, so buyers should confirm that format matches their wound care protocol.
• The 3 inch x 3 inch square size is best selected when the wound area and surrounding skin can support that footprint.
• Silver is part of the dressing construction, which may matter for formulary or protocol selection.

FAQ

• What kind of dressing is this? This is an adhesive foam dressing with silver in a 3 inch x 3 inch square format.
• What wounds is this dressing intended for? Allevyn Ag Gentle Border is intended for use on exuding wounds that are at risk of infection or suspected of being infected.
• Does this dressing have an adhesive border? Yes. This dressing uses a silicone gel adhesive and is an adhesive bordered style.
• What materials are used in the dressing? The product details describe a tri-laminate structure with a non-adherent perforated polyurethane wound contact layer, a hydrocellular absorbent center, and an outer film layer. The source attributes identify the material as foam and silicone.
• Is this dressing absorbent? Yes. The product details describe a soft, highly absorbent central hydrocellular layer and identify the dressing as highly absorbent for exuding wounds.

From Allevyn Ag Gentle Border by Smith & Nephew.