Smith & Nephew Foam Dressing Allevyn Gentle 4 X 4 Inch Without Border Film Backing Silicone Adhesive Square Sterile, 60/CS

Foam Dressing Allevyn Gentle 4 X 4 Inch Without Border Film Backing Silicone Adhesive Square Sterile, 60/CS

Allevyn Gentle foam dressing is a sterile 4 x 4 inch square wound dressing with silicone adhesive and film backing. Buyers may choose it for wound care settings that need a conformable, non-bordered foam dressing, including wounds that are difficult to bandage. The dressing uses a soft hydrocellular foam layer with a breathable top film.

Good Fit For

• Wounds that are difficult to bandage
• Secondary intention wound management
• Chronic and acute exuding wounds
• Shallow, granulating wounds

Key Features

• Sterile foam dressing for wound management needs
• 4 x 4 inch square format supports consistent sizing and selection
• Silicone adhesive offers a gentle adhesive option
• Without border design works well when a non-bordered dressing is preferred
• Hydrocellular foam with breathable top film for a versatile dressing construction
• Suitable for a variety of wounds, including wounds that are difficult to bandage

Applications and Usage

• Managing shallow, granulating wounds
• Covering chronic and acute exuding wounds
• Use on full and partial thickness wounds
• Wound care for surgical wounds, first and second degree burns, and skin graft donor sites
• Use on leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, and pressure ulcers

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Size: 4 X 4 Inch.
• Material: Foam.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This dressing has a without border design, which may matter if your protocol calls for bordered or non-bordered dressings.
• The 4 x 4 inch square size should be matched to the wound and dressing plan.
• Silicone adhesive may be a useful choice when a gentle adhesive dressing is preferred.

FAQ

• What type of dressing is this? This is a sterile foam dressing with silicone adhesive, film backing, and a square 4 x 4 inch format.
• Is this dressing bordered? No. This Allevyn Gentle dressing is a non-bordered, without border design.
• What kinds of wounds is this dressing intended for? Allevyn Gentle is indicated for wound management by secondary intention on shallow, granulating wounds, chronic and acute exuding wounds, and full and partial thickness wounds. Source details also name leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, surgical wounds, first and second degree burns, skin graft donor sites, and pressure ulcers.
• What is the dressing material? The dressing uses hydrocellular foam and includes a breathable top film.
• Why might a buyer choose this foam dressing? A buyer may choose this dressing when they need a versatile, conformable, sterile foam dressing with gentle silicone adhesive, especially for wounds that are difficult to bandage.

From Allevyn Gentle by Smith & Nephew.