McKesson Silicone Foam Dressing 7 x 7" Sacral Silicone Gel Adhesive without Border Sterile, 10/BX

Silicone Foam Dressing 7 x 7" Sacral Silicone Gel Adhesive without Border Sterile, 10/BX

This silicone foam dressing is a sterile sacral dressing with silicone gel adhesive and a film backing. It is a practical choice for managing acute and chronic wounds with moderate exudate, including venous leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, and traumatic wounds. The dressing is 7 inch x 7 inch, highly conformable, and can be lifted and repositioned without losing its adherent properties.

Good Fit For

• Sacral-area wound management
• Acute and chronic wounds with moderate exudate
• Settings that want gentle adhesion with minimal trauma on removal
• Cases where dressing repositioning may be helpful during application

Key Features

• Sacral silicone foam dressing for wound coverage in a shaped format
• For acute and chronic wounds with moderate exudate, helping buyers match absorbency to need
• Perforated silicone gel adhesive offers gentle but firm adhesion to dry, intact skin
• Can be lifted and repositioned without losing adherent properties, supporting dressing checks and placement adjustments
• Breathable outer film layer is moisture and bacteria resistant while the hydrocellular foam pad absorbs exudate
• Sterile and latex free for healthcare settings where those details matter

Applications and Usage

• Managing venous leg ulcers with moderate exudate
• Managing pressure ulcers with a conformable foam dressing
• Managing diabetic ulcers where gentle adhesion is preferred
• Covering traumatic wounds while helping seal wound margins
• Protecting surrounding tissue by helping reduce exudate leakage onto nearby skin

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This dressing affixes securely to dry, intact skin around the wound area.
• The silicone adhesive is formulated to adhere to surrounding skin but not to the wound bed.
• This option is intended for wounds with moderate levels of exudate.
• The dressing shape is sacral, which may matter when selecting site-specific coverage.

FAQ

• What kinds 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.
• What exudate level is this dressing meant to handle? This silicone foam dressing is for wounds with moderate levels of exudate.
• Can the dressing be repositioned after placement? Yes. The dressing may be lifted and repositioned without losing its adherent properties.
• How does the adhesive interact with the wound area? The silicone adhesive is formulated to adhere to the surrounding skin rather than the wound bed, which helps minimize pain and the risk of damage to the wound area.
• Does this dressing help protect skin around the wound? Yes. The dressing seals the wound margins to help prevent exudate from leaking onto surrounding tissue, which helps minimize the risk of maceration.

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