Medline Bordered Gauze Adhesive Island Wound Dressing - 6" x 6"

Bordered Gauze Adhesive Island Wound Dressing - 6" x 6"

This bordered gauze adhesive island wound dressing is a 6 inch x 6 inch composite dressing for wound coverage. It works for buyers who need a dressing that can serve as a primary or secondary dressing, with a nonadherent contact layer and an adhesive border to help keep it in place. The dressing includes a 4 inch x 4 inch pad, absorbs drainage, and may be used for up to 7 days.

Good Fit For

• Wound care settings using primary or secondary dressings
• Shallow, deep, or draining wounds
• Workflows that need an adhesive bordered dressing with absorbent padding

Key Features

• Composite island dressing with four layers for versatile wound care use
• Nonadherent contact layer helps protect the wound site without sticking to granulating tissue
• Soft absorbent pad helps manage drainage and adds cushioning
• Water-resistant nonwoven backing with adhesive border helps keep the dressing secure
• Suitable for primary or secondary dressing use
• May be worn for up to 7 days

Applications and Usage

• Covering wounds with a composite bordered dressing
• Managing drainage while cushioning the wound area
• Using as a primary dressing directly over the wound site
• Using as a secondary dressing over another wound care layer

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• This dressing has an adhesive border, which may matter for patients or protocols that limit adhesive use.
• The overall dressing size is 6 inch x 6 inch, with a 4 inch x 4 inch pad area.
• Use schedules may vary by wound condition even though the dressing is noted for use up to 7 days.

FAQ

• Can this dressing be used as either a primary or secondary dressing? Yes. This bordered gauze adhesive island wound dressing is intended for primary or secondary use.
• What size is the dressing and pad? The overall dressing measures 6 inch x 6 inch, and the dressing pad measures 4 inch x 4 inch.
• How does the wound contact layer help during dressing changes? The contact layer is nonadherent, so it protects the wound site and is designed not to stick to granulating tissue.
• Can this dressing handle drainage? Yes. The soft pad is made to absorb drainage while also cushioning the wound area.
• How long can this dressing be used? The dressing is noted for use up to 7 days.

From Medline.