McKesson Wound Contact Layer Dressing Silicone 4 x 7.2", 10/BX

Wound Contact Layer Dressing Silicone 4 x 7.2", 10/BX

This wound contact layer dressing is a sterile silicone dressing used with an outer absorbent dressing. It works well for a variety of wounds, including superficial wounds and fragile skin, when buyers need a protective contact layer that helps prevent the secondary dressing from sticking. The 4 x 7.2 inch rectangular format uses an open perforated structure to move exudate vertically and support topical treatment delivery.

Good Fit For

• Wound care settings using a secondary absorbent dressing
• Superficial wounds that are not discharging
• Fragile or delicate skin needing a protective contact layer
• Workflows that include topical treatments

Key Features

• Sterile contact layer dressing for use with an outer absorbent dressing
• Silicone gel adhesive is gentle on skin and does not stick to moist wound beds
• Open perforated structure helps exudate transfer vertically into a secondary absorbent dressing
• Helps protect the wound and surrounding skin during dressing changes
• One-sided design supports easier application by reducing sticking to gloves and scissors
• Can be used on superficial wounds that are not discharging and on very fragile skin

Applications and Usage

• Using a protective wound contact layer beneath an outer absorbent dressing
• Helping prevent an outer dressing from sticking to the wound or surrounding skin
• Managing wounds where exudate needs to pass into a secondary absorbent dressing
• Supporting application of topical treatments
• Covering superficial wounds or fragile skin areas

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This dressing is intended to be used with an outer absorbent dressing
• The contact layer is one-sided, which may help streamline application
• For buyers selecting by handling preference, the silicone surface adheres to skin without sticking to moist wound beds

FAQ

• Can this dressing be used by itself? No. This wound contact layer dressing is meant to be used with an outer absorbent dressing.
• What kinds of wounds is this dressing suited for? This dressing can be used on a variety of different wounds. It can also serve as a protective layer on superficial wounds that are not discharging and on areas of very fragile skin.
• Does the dressing help with exudate transfer? Yes. The open perforated structure allows exudate to pass vertically into the outer absorbent dressing.
• Will it stick to the wound bed? The silicone gel adhesive adheres to skin without sticking to moist wound beds, which can help during dressing changes.
• Is this dressing appropriate when topical treatments are used? Yes. The channels and open perforated structure are designed to aid delivery of topical treatments.

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