Smith & Nephew Foam Dressing Allevyn Gentle Border 4 X 8 Inch With Border Film Backing Silicone Gel Adhesive Rectangle Sterile, 60/CS

Foam Dressing Allevyn Gentle Border 4 X 8 Inch With Border Film Backing Silicone Gel Adhesive Rectangle Sterile, 60/CS

Allevyn Gentle Border foam dressing is a sterile rectangular wound dressing with a silicone gel adhesive and film backing. Buyers may choose it for wound care settings that need a bordered foam dressing that can be cut to fit and may stay in place for up to 7 days. This 4 X 8 inch size uses hydrocellular foam with a breathable polyurethane top film.

Good Fit For

• Wound care protocols using bordered foam dressings
• Sites where a cut-to-fit dressing helps match the area
• Prevention use, including pressure injuries under a medical device

Key Features

• Silicone gel adhesive supports gentle securement in a bordered foam dressing format
• Hydrocellular foam construction pairs absorbent dressing material with a film backing
• Highly breathable polyurethane top film supports moisture management during wear
• Can be cut to fit, which helps when dressing shape needs adjustment
• Up to 7 day wear time may help reduce dressing change frequency
• Sterile rectangular 4 X 8 inch format for wound care workflows

Applications and Usage

• Managing wounds with a sterile bordered foam dressing
• Cutting the dressing to better fit the treatment area
• Prevention use under a medical device where pressure injury risk is a concern

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Size: 4 X 8 Inch.
• Material: Foam.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This dressing can be cut to fit, which may be useful when the standard rectangle needs adjustment
• Wear time may extend up to 7 days, depending on clinical judgment and dressing condition
• The dressing uses silicone gel adhesive, which may matter for buyers standardizing adhesive preferences

FAQ

• Can this foam dressing be trimmed to fit? Yes. Allevyn Gentle Border foam dressing can be cut to fit when the application area needs a different shape or coverage.
• How long can this dressing be worn? This dressing offers up to 7 day wear time.
• Is this dressing sterile? Yes. This Allevyn Gentle Border foam dressing is sterile.
• What adhesive does this dressing use? This dressing uses a silicone gel adhesive on the wound contact layer.
• Can this dressing be used for prevention under a medical device? Yes. The product details note it is ideal for use in prevention, including pressure injuries under a medical device.

From Allevyn Gentle Border by Smith & Nephew.