McKesson Thin Silicone Foam Dressing Lite 6 X 6 Inch Square Silicone Gel Adhesive with Border Sterile

Thin Silicone Foam Dressing Lite 6 X 6 Inch Square Silicone Gel Adhesive with Border Sterile

This thin silicone foam dressing is a sterile square wound dressing with a silicone gel adhesive border and film backing. It fits acute and chronic wounds with low to light exudate, making it a practical choice for wound care settings that need gentle adhesion and conformability. This 6 x 6 inch dressing has a 4 x 4 inch pad and may be lifted and repositioned without losing its adherent properties.

Good Fit For

• Managing venous leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, and traumatic wounds
• Wounds with low or light levels of exudate
• Situations where gentle removal may help reduce trauma to surrounding skin
• Applications that may require dressing repositioning during placement

Key Features

• Thin silicone foam dressing for acute and chronic wounds with low to light exudate
• Silicone gel adhesive border adheres gently but firmly to dry, intact skin
• May be lifted and repositioned without losing adherence, which can support dressing placement
• Highly conformable design remains intact during wear
• Film backing is breathable and moisture and bacteria resistant
• Absorbent inner hydrocellular foam pad helps maintain a moist wound environment

Applications and Usage

• Covering a low-exudate pressure ulcer with a bordered foam dressing
• Managing a diabetic ulcer where a moist wound environment is desired
• Protecting wound margins to help limit exudate leakage onto surrounding tissue
• Using a conformable dressing on areas where secure adhesion to intact skin is needed

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 6 X 6 Inch.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This dressing is intended for wounds with low or light exudate rather than heavier drainage.
• The adhesive is meant to affix to dry, intact surrounding skin.
• The overall dressing size is 6 x 6 inch, with a 4 x 4 inch pad size.

FAQ

• What types of wounds is this silicone foam dressing used for? This dressing is intended for a wide range of acute and chronic wounds, including venous leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, and traumatic wounds.
• Is this dressing appropriate for heavily draining wounds? No. This dressing is meant for wounds with low or light levels of exudate.
• Can the dressing be repositioned after placement? Yes. The dressing may be lifted and repositioned without losing its adherent properties.
• How large is the dressing and the absorbent pad? The outer dressing measures 6 x 6 inch, and the pad size is 4 x 4 inch.
• How does the adhesive interact with the wound area? The silicone adhesive is formulated to adhere to the surrounding skin but not to the wound bed, helping minimize pain and risk of damage to the wound area.

From Lite by McKesson.