McKesson Thin Silicone Foam Dressing Lite 6 x 6" Square Silicone Gel Adhesive with Border Sterile, 10/BX, 20BX/CS

Thin Silicone Foam Dressing Lite 6 x 6" Square Silicone Gel Adhesive with Border Sterile, 10/BX, 20BX/CS

Thin silicone foam dressing is a sterile bordered wound dressing with a silicone gel adhesive and hydrocellular foam pad. It fits buyers managing acute and chronic wounds with low to light exudate who want gentle removal, secure adhesion to dry intact skin, and a dressing that can be repositioned. This square dressing measures 6 x 6 inch with a 4 x 4 inch pad and a film backing.

Good Fit For

• Managing venous leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, and traumatic wounds
• Situations where gentle dressing removal matters
• Securing a bordered dressing to dry, intact skin
• Wound care protocols that may require repositioning during application

Key Features

• For acute and chronic wounds with low to light exudate
• Perforated silicone gel adhesive gives gentle but firm adhesion
• Lifts and repositions without losing adherent properties
• Hydrocellular foam pad helps absorb exudate while maintaining a moist wound environment
• Film backing is breathable and moisture and bacteria resistant
• Square 6 x 6 inch dressing with a border; pad size is 4 x 4 inch

Applications and Usage

• Covering low to lightly exuding acute wounds
• Managing chronic wounds where a moist wound environment is preferred
• Helping seal wound margins to reduce exudate leakage onto surrounding tissue
• Using on wounds where conformability and dressing integrity are important

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This dressing is intended for wounds with low or light levels of exudate.
• The adhesive is formulated to adhere to surrounding skin, not the wound bed.
• Secure adhesion depends on application to dry, intact skin.

FAQ

• What kinds of wounds is this silicone foam dressing used for? This dressing is used for a wide range of acute and chronic wounds, including venous leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, and traumatic wounds.
• Is this dressing suitable for heavily draining wounds? No. This dressing is intended 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.
• What size is the dressing and pad? The outer dressing size is 6 x 6 inch, and the pad size is 4 x 4 inch.
• How does the silicone adhesive interact with the wound area? The silicone adhesive is formulated to adhere to the surrounding skin but not to the wound bed, which helps minimize pain and risk of damage to the wound area.

From Lite by McKesson.