Medline Sterile Bordered Gauze Adhesive Island Wound Dressing, 4" x 8" with 2" x 6" Pad

Sterile Bordered Gauze Adhesive Island Wound Dressing, 4" x 8" with 2" x 6" Pad

This sterile bordered gauze adhesive island wound dressing is a composite dressing sized 4 inch x 8 inch with a 2 inch x 6 inch pad. It fits buyers who need a dressing that can work as a primary or secondary dressing and stay in place with an adhesive border. The four-layer design combines a nonadherent contact layer, an absorbent pad, and a water-resistant nonwoven backing for versatile wound care use.

Good Fit For

• Facilities stocking sterile adhesive island dressings
• Wound care setups needing primary or secondary dressing options
• Applications where a nonadherent wound contact layer is preferred
• Situations needing coverage for shallow or deep wounds with drainage

Key Features

• Sterile composite island dressing for wound care applications
• 4 inch x 8 inch overall size with a 2 inch x 6 inch dressing pad
• Nonadherent contact layer helps protect the wound site and avoids sticking to granulating tissue
• Soft absorbent pad helps manage drainage and adds cushioning
• Water-resistant nonwoven backing and adhesive border help keep the dressing in place
• Can be used as a primary or secondary dressing for shallow or deep wounds and all drainage levels

Applications and Usage

• Using as a primary dressing over a wound site
• Using as a secondary dressing over another wound contact layer
• Covering shallow wounds
• Covering deep wounds
• Managing wounds with drainage while cushioning the site

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This dressing has an adhesive border, which may affect product selection for patients or protocols that limit adhesive use.
• The absorbent pad area is smaller than the overall dressing size, with a 2 inch x 6 inch pad inside the 4 inch x 8 inch dressing.
• The stated use period is up to 7 days, which may help buyers planning dressing change workflows.

FAQ

• Can this dressing be used as either a primary or secondary dressing? Yes. This composite island dressing is intended for primary or secondary use.
• What size is the dressing and pad? The overall dressing measures 4 inch x 8 inch, and the pad measures 2 inch x 6 inch.
• Will the wound contact layer stick to granulating tissue? No. The nonadherent contact layer is made to protect the wound site and not stick to granulating tissue.
• Does this dressing help absorb drainage? Yes. The soft pad absorbs drainage and also adds cushioning.
• How long can this dressing be used before changing? The stated dressing change frequency is up to 7 days.

From Medline.