Medline Versatel One Silicone Wound Contact Layer Dressing, 1 Each

Versatel One Silicone Wound Contact Layer Dressing, 1 Each

Versatel One silicone wound contact layer dressing is a non-adherent silicone contact dressing used as a primary dressing. It may fit wound care needs where gentle skin adhesion and less painful removal matter, including abrasions, chronic wounds, burns, blisters, cuts, lacerations, and surgical or trauma wounds. This dressing measures 4 inch x 7 inch and is intended for dry to heavily draining wounds, with drainage checked during dressing changes.

Good Fit For

• Wound care protocols using a primary contact layer with a secondary dressing
• Sites where gentle removal is a priority
• Dry to heavily draining wounds
• Care settings treating chronic, surgical, trauma, or burn-related wounds

Key Features

• Non-adherent silicone contact dressing helps reduce sticking to moist wound beds during removal
• Gently adheres to skin to support placement while helping limit pain at dressing changes
• Channels move exudate vertically into a secondary dressing
• Secure seal helps minimize periwound maceration
• Primary dressing format for shallow or deep wounds with no to heavy drainage
• 4 inch x 7 inch size for wound coverage needs that call for a larger contact layer

Applications and Usage

• Managing abrasions, cuts, and lacerations
• Covering chronic wounds such as venous or pressure injuries
• Supporting care of first- and second-degree burns
• Protecting blisters
• Using on surgical and trauma wounds with a secondary dressing

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Not for third-degree burns
• Not appropriate for individuals with known sensitivity to silicone
• Not for surgical implantation
• Drainage should be checked during dressing changes

FAQ

• Can this dressing be used on moist wounds? Yes. The silicone contact layer is made to adhere gently to skin without sticking to moist wound beds, which can help with less painful removal.
• Does this dressing work on draining wounds? Yes. The product details indicate use from dry to heavily draining wounds, and the channels are intended to move exudate vertically into a secondary dressing.
• Is this a primary or secondary dressing? This is a primary dressing. It is used as a wound contact layer, with exudate transferring into a secondary dressing.
• What wound types is this dressing intended for? The dressing is indicated for abrasions, chronic wounds such as venous or pressure injuries, first- and second-degree burns, blisters, cuts, lacerations, and surgical or trauma wounds.
• When should this dressing not be used? This dressing should not be used for third-degree burns, in individuals with known sensitivity to silicone, or for surgical implantation.

From Medline.