Medline Silicone Adhesive Island Wound Dressing, 6" x 6", 4-1/4" x 4-1/4" Pad Size

Silicone Adhesive Island Wound Dressing, 6" x 6", 4-1/4" x 4-1/4" Pad Size

This silicone adhesive island wound dressing is a composite island dressing for primary or secondary use. It fits buyers looking for a gentle option for wound coverage, especially where skin is at risk of tears and comfort matters during wear. The dressing measures 6 inch x 6 inch with a 4 inch x 4 inch absorbent pad, and it may be left in place for up to 7 days.

Good Fit For

• Wound care where a gentle adhesive border is preferred
• Patients at risk of skin tears
• Settings that need a primary or secondary dressing option

Key Features

• Composite island dressing works as a primary or secondary dressing for flexible wound care routines
• Absorbent pad with silicone contact layer covers the wound site without sticking to granulating tissue
• Gentle adhesive border supports use on fragile skin and for patients at risk of skin tears
• Low-profile design helps improve flexibility and wearing comfort
• 6 inch x 6 inch overall size with a 4 inch x 4 inch dressing pad

Applications and Usage

• Covering a wound site with an absorbent island dressing
• Using as a primary dressing in wound care protocols
• Using as a secondary dressing over another wound contact layer
• Managing shallow or deep wounds with all drainage types

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• This dressing is intended for wound sites that benefit from a gentle silicone adhesive contact layer
• A 6 inch x 6 inch dressing with a 4 inch x 4 inch pad may help when buyers need coverage beyond the absorbent center
• Wear time may be up to 7 days, depending on care protocol and wound needs

FAQ

• Can this dressing be used as either a primary or secondary dressing? Yes. This composite island wound dressing is suitable for primary or secondary use.
• What size is the dressing and pad? The overall dressing size is 6 inch x 6 inch, and the absorbent pad size is 4 inch x 4 inch.
• Is the adhesive gentle on fragile skin? Yes. The dressing uses silicone adhesive and a gentle adhesive border, making it a practical choice when skin tear risk is a concern.
• Will the contact layer stick to the wound bed? No. The silicone contact layer is made to cover the wound site without sticking to granulating tissue.
• How long can the dressing stay in place? This dressing may be used for up to 7 days.

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