McKesson Wound Contact Layer Dressing Silicone 4 X 7.2 Inch

Wound Contact Layer Dressing Silicone 4 X 7.2 Inch

This wound contact layer dressing is a sterile silicone dressing sized 4 X 7.2 inch. It works well for a variety of wounds when paired with an outer absorbent dressing, and it can also serve as a protective layer on superficial wounds or fragile skin. The open perforated structure helps exudate move vertically into a secondary dressing while the gentle silicone gel adhesive helps the dressing stay on skin without sticking to moist wound beds.

Good Fit For

• Wounds managed with a secondary absorbent dressing
• Superficial wounds that are not discharging
• Areas of very fragile skin
• Topical treatment applications under an outer dressing

Key Features

• Sterile wound contact layer dressing for wound care workflows where a clean dressing is required
• Open perforated structure helps exudate transfer vertically into an outer absorbent dressing
• Supports delivery of topical treatments through the dressing layer
• Gentle silicone gel adhesive adheres to skin without sticking to moist wound beds
• Helps protect the wound and surrounding skin while reducing sticking from the outer dressing
• One-sided design helps with easier application by reducing sticking to gloves and scissors

Applications and Usage

• Using as a contact layer under an absorbent secondary dressing
• Protecting superficial wounds that are not discharging
• Covering fragile skin where a protective layer is needed
• Helping prevent an outer dressing from sticking to the wound or nearby skin
• Applying ointments

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 4 X 7.2 Inch.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This dressing is intended to be used with an outer absorbent dressing.
• The contact layer has a one-sided design, which may help simplify placement during application.
• The 4 X 7.2 inch rectangular size should be matched to the wound area and surrounding skin coverage needed.
• Latex free construction may matter for facilities managing latex-sensitive environments.

FAQ

• Can this dressing be used on its own? This wound contact layer dressing is meant to be used with an outer absorbent dressing.
• Does the dressing stick to the wound bed? The silicone gel adhesive adheres to skin without sticking to moist wound beds.
• What kinds of wounds is this dressing used for? This dressing can be used on a variety of different wounds, and it can also act as a protective layer on superficial wounds that are not discharging and on very fragile skin.
• How does this dressing handle exudate? The open perforated structure allows exudate to pass vertically into an outer absorbent dressing.
• What size is this wound contact layer dressing? This dressing measures 4 X 7.2 inch.

From McKesson.