Medline Versatel Contact Layer Dressings, 1 Each

Versatel Contact Layer Dressings, 1 Each

Versatel contact layer dressings are non-adherent silicone contact dressings used as a primary dressing. They fit wound care settings where buyers want an atraumatic adhesive layer that helps minimize pain during removal while allowing fluid to transfer to an absorbent secondary dressing. This dressing is intended for shallow or deep wounds without heavy drainage and may stay in place for up to 7 days.

Good Fit For

• Wound care protocols using a primary contact layer with an absorbent secondary dressing
• Abrasions, cuts, lacerations, blisters, and burns
• Chronic wounds such as venous or pressure injuries
• Surgical and trauma wounds

Key Features

• Non-adherent silicone contact dressing for primary wound coverage
• Silicone-based atraumatic adhesive helps reduce potential trauma during dressing removal
• Channels help fluid transfer to an absorbent dressing for layered wound care
• Suitable for shallow or deep wounds with no heavy drainage
• May remain in use for up to 7 days, supporting longer wear time between changes

Applications and Usage

• Using a silicone contact layer over shallow or deep wounds without heavy drainage
• Supporting dressing changes where reduced pain on removal is a priority
• Managing abrasions, blisters, cuts, and lacerations with a non-adherent primary dressing
• Applying over chronic wounds such as venous or pressure injuries before adding an absorbent dressing
• Covering surgical or trauma wounds with a contact layer that transfers fluid to a secondary dressing

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Use with an absorbent secondary dressing because the contact layer is meant to transfer fluid rather than manage absorption alone.
• Not indicated for wounds with heavy drainage.
• Contraindications include third-degree burns and known sensitivity to silicone.
• Not for surgical implantation.

FAQ

• What type of dressing is this? This is a non-adherent silicone contact dressing used as a primary dressing.
• What kinds of wounds is this dressing used for? Versatel contact layer dressings are used for abrasions, chronic wounds such as venous or pressure injuries, first- and second-degree burns, blisters, cuts and lacerations, and surgical and trauma wounds.
• Can this dressing handle heavy drainage on its own? No. This dressing is intended for shallow or deep wounds with no heavy drainage and is used to transfer fluid to an absorbent secondary dressing.
• How long can the dressing stay in place? The stated dressing change frequency is up to 7 days.
• When should this dressing not be used? Do not use it for third-degree burns, for individuals with known sensitivity to silicone, or for surgical implantation.

From Medline.