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 silicone border for gentle adhesion. They are a fit for clinicians and care settings managing wounds that may benefit from an antimicrobial barrier, absorbency, and a waterproof outer layer. The border is conformable and can be lifted and reapplied, and the dressing may be left in place for up to 7 days depending on drainage.

Good Fit For

• Pressure ulcer care
• Surgical wound management
• Leg ulcer and diabetic foot ulcer care
• Skin tears, lacerations, abrasions, and donor sites

Key Features

• Silicone border supports gentle adhesion for more patient-friendly dressing changes
• Conformable border can be lifted and reapplied to help with placement and checks
• Ionic silver provides an antimicrobial barrier and continuous antimicrobial protection
• Highly absorbent foam helps manage wound drainage
• Waterproof outer layer with low friction and shear surface supports everyday wear
• MVTR adjusts to fluid level to help maintain an ideal healing environment

Applications and Usage

• Managing partial and shallow full-thickness wounds
• Covering wounds with colonization
• Protecting first and second-degree burns
• Supporting wear time when drainage level allows
• Reapplying the border during dressing placement when needed

Packaging and Handling

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

FAQ

• Can this dressing be repositioned after placement? Yes. The conformable silicone border can be lifted and reapplied, which can make placement easier.
• How long can this dressing stay in place? This dressing may be left in place for up to 7 days. Actual change frequency depends on the amount of drainage.
• 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.
• Does this dressing offer antimicrobial protection? Yes. Ionic silver provides an antimicrobial barrier and continuous antimicrobial protection.
• When should this dressing not be used? This dressing is contraindicated for third-degree burns, lesions with active vasculitis, and individuals with a known sensitivity to silver.

From Optifoam by Medline.