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 wound dressing. It may fit facilities and clinicians looking for gentle adherence to skin while helping reduce pain during removal and moving exudate into a secondary dressing. This dressing is intended for dry to heavily draining wounds, and dressing changes should be based on drainage checks.

Good Fit For

• Wound care settings using a primary contact layer with a secondary dressing
• Care plans where gentle removal is important
• Dry to heavily draining wound management

Key Features

• Non-adherent silicone contact dressing helps protect moist wound beds during removal
• Gently adheres to skin, which may support more comfortable dressing changes
• Channels transfer exudate vertically into a secondary dressing
• Secure seal helps minimize periwound maceration
• Primary dressing format for a range of wound types from dry to heavily draining

Applications and Usage

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

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Check drainage to determine dressing change frequency
• Use as a primary dressing with a secondary dressing to manage exudate
• Not for third-degree burns
• Avoid use in individuals with known sensitivity to silicone and do not use for surgical implantation

FAQ

• What type of dressing is this? This is a non-adherent silicone wound contact layer dressing used as a primary dressing.
• How does this dressing handle wound drainage? The dressing has channels that transfer exudate vertically into a secondary dressing. Dressing changes should be based on drainage checks.
• What wounds can this dressing be used for? This dressing is indicated for dry to heavily draining abrasions, chronic wounds such as venous or pressure injuries, first- and second-degree burns, blisters, cuts and lacerations, and surgical and trauma wounds.
• When should this dressing not be used? Do not use this dressing for third-degree burns, in individuals with known sensitivity to silicone, or for surgical implantation.

From Medline.