SMITH & NEPHEW I Foam Dressing Allevyn Gentle Border 4 X 4 Inch With Border Film Backing Silicone Gel Adhesive Square Sterile

Foam Dressing Allevyn Gentle Border 4 X 4 Inch With Border Film Backing Silicone Gel Adhesive Square Sterile

Allevyn Gentle Border foam dressing is a sterile 4 x 4 inch square dressing with a film backing, silicone gel adhesive, and border. It fits buyers looking for a gentle adhesive foam dressing for wound care settings where patient comfort, repositioning, and moisture management matter. The hydrocellular foam core supports fast absorption, while the waterproof, bacteria-proof, air-permeable design helps maintain moisture balance.

Good Fit For

• Wound care settings that need a gentle adhesive foam dressing
• Patients with fragile or easily irritated skin
• Applications where repositioning during placement is helpful

Key Features

• Silicone gel adhesive is gentle on skin to help reduce irritation and pain during dressing changes
• Can be lifted or repositioned without adherence failure, which supports easier placement
• Hydrocellular foam core supports fast absorption and helps minimize maceration risk
• Tapered edge lays smooth around wound edges for a lower-profile fit
• Film backing is waterproof, bacteria proof, and air-permeable
• Sterile 4 x 4 inch square format with border for wound dressing workflows

Applications and Usage

• Covering wounds with a sterile bordered foam dressing
• Dressing changes where reduced skin trauma is a priority
• Situations that benefit from absorbency and moisture balance
• Sites where a smooth tapered edge may improve laydown around wound edges

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 4 X 4 Inch.
• Material: Foam.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This dressing uses silicone gel adhesive, which may be preferred when gentler removal is important
• The 4 x 4 inch square size should be matched to the wound area and dressing protocol
• A bordered format may suit buyers who want an all-in-one adhesive dressing rather than a secondary securement step

FAQ

• Is this foam dressing sterile? Yes. This Allevyn Gentle Border foam dressing is sterile.
• Can the dressing be repositioned during application? Yes. The dressing can be lifted or repositioned without adherence failure.
• What kind of adhesive does this dressing use? This dressing uses a silicone gel adhesive. The adhesive is described as gentle on patients' skin to help reduce irritation and pain during dressing changes.
• What size is this dressing? This dressing measures 4 x 4 inch and has a square shape.
• How does the backing help in use? The film backing is waterproof, bacteria proof, and air-permeable. It also supports moisture balance through high breathability.

From Allevyn Gentle Border by SMITH & NEPHEW I.