Medline Optifoam Gentle EX Bordered Foam Dressing, 4" x 4", in Educational Packaging

Optifoam Gentle EX bordered foam dressing is a 4 inch x 4 inch foam wound dressing with a gentle silicone adhesive. It works for partial- and full-thickness wounds and can be used as a primary or secondary dressing across all-over-body applications. Buyers who need fluid management may like the 5-layer design with a superabsorbent core and waterproof outer layer.

Key Features

• 5-layer dressing with a superabsorbent core helps absorb exudate, turn it into a gel, and lock it away
• Gentle silicone adhesive supports bordered dressing placement
• Highly conformable, low-profile design helps with comfort and flexibility
• For partial- and full-thickness wounds
• Suitable for primary or secondary dressing use
• Waterproof outer layer and latex-free construction

Good Fit For

• Managing shallow or deep wounds with moderate to heavy drainage
• All-over-body dressing applications
• Primary or secondary wound dressing workflows

Applications and Usage

• Covering partial-thickness wounds
• Covering full-thickness wounds
• Managing moderate to heavy exudate
• Using as a primary dressing
• Using as a secondary dressing

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Check drainage to determine dressing change frequency.
• Not for third-degree burns.
• Not for use on patients with a silicone allergy.

FAQ

• What kind of wounds is this foam dressing intended for? This dressing is indicated for partial- and full-thickness wounds.
• Can this dressing handle wound drainage? Yes. The 5-layer design uses a superabsorbent core to absorb exudate, convert it into a gel, and lock it away.
• Is this a bordered adhesive dressing? Yes. This foam dressing has a gentle silicone adhesive.
• Can this be used as either a primary or secondary dressing? Yes. The dressing is suitable for primary or secondary use.
• Are there any key use restrictions? Yes. This dressing is contraindicated for third-degree burns and should not be used on patients with a silicone allergy.

From Medline.