Medline Optifoam Ag Antimicrobial Adhesive Gentle Border Dressings, 6" x 6", EA/1, BX/10

Optifoam Ag Antimicrobial Adhesive Gentle Border Dressings, 6" x 6", EA/1, BX/10

Optifoam Ag antimicrobial adhesive gentle border dressings are foam wound dressings with a gentle silicone border and an antimicrobial barrier. They are a practical choice for facilities and clinicians managing a range of wound types that benefit from absorbency, conformability, and a waterproof outer layer. This version comes in a box format and may be left in place for up to 7 days, with change frequency depending on drainage.

Good Fit For

• Pressure ulcer care
• Surgical wound management
• Diabetic foot ulcer care
• Skin tear and abrasion treatment

Key Features

• Silicone border offers gentle adhesion and can be lifted and reapplied for easier dressing checks
• Foam dressing is highly absorbent to help manage wound fluid
• Ionic silver provides an antimicrobial barrier with continuous antimicrobial protection
• Waterproof outer layer helps protect the dressing during wear
• Low friction and shear outer layer supports patient comfort during use
• May remain in place for up to 7 days, depending on drainage level

Applications and Usage

• Managing partial and shallow full-thickness wounds
• Covering surgical wounds that need an absorbent antimicrobial dressing
• Treating leg ulcers, donor sites, and lacerations
• Supporting care for first and second-degree burns
• Protecting wounds with colonization while maintaining a moist healing environment

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 8.63 X 2 Inch.
• Material: Foam.
• Do not use on third-degree burns
• Avoid use on lesions with active vasculitis
• Not appropriate for individuals with a known sensitivity to silver
• Dressing change frequency depends on the amount of drainage

FAQ

• How long can this dressing stay in place? Optifoam Ag dressings may be left in place for up to 7 days. Actual change frequency depends on the amount of drainage.
• Can the border be repositioned? Yes. The silicone border is highly conformable and can be lifted and reapplied.
• What kinds of wounds is this dressing used for? This dressing is indicated for pressure ulcers, partial and shallow full-thickness wounds, surgical wounds, wounds with colonization, leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, donor sites, lacerations, abrasions, skin tears, and first and second-degree burns.
• Is this dressing waterproof? Yes. The outer layer is waterproof.
• When should this dressing not be used? Optifoam Ag should not be used on third-degree burns, lesions with active vasculitis, or on individuals with a known sensitivity to silver.

From Optifoam by Medline.