Cardinal Health Kendall™ Border Foam Gentle Adhesion Dressing - 5.5" x 5.5"

Kendall™ Border Foam Gentle Adhesion Dressing - 5.5" x 5.5"

Kendall Border Foam Gentle Adhesion Dressing is a foam dressing with a gentle silicone adhesive border. It fits buyers looking for a dressing that helps reduce skin trauma during changes while staying adherent even after repositioning. The 5.5 inch x 5.5 inch size pairs with a high MVTR backing that adds a waterproof microbial barrier and helps reduce friction and shear.

Good Fit For

• Settings where gentle adhesion is preferred
• Workflows that may require dressing repositioning before final placement
• Applications where reducing friction and shear is a priority

Key Features

• Gentle silicone adhesive helps minimize skin trauma during dressing changes
• Adhesive remains adherent after adjusting the dressing, which supports easier placement
• Foam construction offers a soft feel
• High MVTR backing adds a waterproof microbial barrier
• Backing helps reduce friction and shear
• Small pore size helps prevent microbe and cell in-growth and may help relieve pressure

Applications and Usage

• Using a bordered foam dressing where gentle silicone adhesion is needed
• Applying a dressing that may need adjustment during placement
• Supporting care protocols that call for a waterproof microbial barrier
• Choosing a soft-feel foam dressing for areas affected by friction and shear

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Material: Foam.
• This dressing uses gentle silicone adhesion, which may matter for fragile or sensitive skin protocols
• The product details note that the dressing can remain adherent after adjustment, which may help when exact placement takes more than one try
• The high MVTR backing is noted for both barrier protection and friction and shear reduction

FAQ

• Can this dressing be adjusted after placement? Yes. The product details state that the gentle silicone adhesive remains adherent after adjusting the dressing.
• What kind of backing does this dressing have? This dressing has a high MVTR backing. The product details say it provides a waterproof microbial barrier and helps reduce friction and shear.
• What material is the dressing made from? The dressing material is foam.
• What size is this dressing? This dressing is 5.5 inch x 5.5 inch.

From Kendall Border Foam Gentle Adhesion by Cardinal Health.