Medline Optifoam Gentle Foam Wound Dressing with Silicone Adhesive Border, 6" x 6", in Educational Packaging

Optifoam Gentle Foam Wound Dressing with Silicone Adhesive Border, 6" x 6", in Educational Packaging

Optifoam Gentle foam wound dressing with silicone adhesive border is a foam dressing for wounds with drainage. It works for buyers managing partial- and full-thickness wounds who want a conformable dressing that can be lifted and reapplied during care. This version pairs a waterproof outer layer with a low-friction, low-shear surface.

Good Fit For

• Managing partial- and full-thickness wounds with drainage
• Shallow, deep, or moderate to heavily draining wounds
• Workflows where dressing repositioning may be helpful
• Sites where a conformable bordered foam dressing is preferred

Key Features

• Silicone adhesive border offers gentle adhesion and can be lifted and reapplied
• Highly conformable design helps the dressing adapt to the wound area
• Moisture vapor transmission rate adjusts to fluid level to increase breathability
• Low-friction, low-shear outer layer supports protective coverage
• Waterproof outer layer adds another barrier in use
• Suitable for primary or secondary dressing use

Applications and Usage

• Covering draining partial-thickness wounds
• Managing full-thickness wounds with drainage
• Using as a primary dressing
• Using as a secondary dressing

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Material: Foam.
• Check drainage when determining dressing change frequency.
• Not for third-degree burns.
• Not for lesions with active vasculitis.

FAQ

• Can this foam wound dressing be repositioned? Yes. The silicone adhesive border can be lifted and reapplied, which may help during dressing placement.
• What types of wounds is this dressing intended for? This dressing is indicated for partial- and full-thickness wounds with drainage.
• Can this be used as either a primary or secondary dressing? Yes. This foam dressing is suitable for primary or secondary use.
• Does the dressing handle different drainage levels? Yes. The moisture vapor transmission rate adjusts to fluid level to increase breathability, and the dressing is intended for shallow, deep, and moderate to heavily draining wounds.
• Are there situations where this dressing should not be used? Yes. This dressing is contraindicated for third-degree burns and lesions with active vasculitis.

From Medline.