Medline Optifoam Gentle Foam Dressings with Silicone Adhesive Border

Optifoam Gentle Foam Dressings with Silicone Adhesive Border

Optifoam Gentle foam dressings with silicone adhesive border are foam wound dressings for partial- and full-thickness wounds with drainage. They fit care settings that need a dressing with gentle adhesion that can be lifted and reapplied during dressing changes. The silicone border is highly conformable, and the outer layer is built for low friction and shear.

Good Fit For

• Managing draining partial-thickness wounds
• Managing draining full-thickness wounds
• Dressing changes where repositioning may be helpful

Key Features

• Foam dressing for partial- and full-thickness wounds with drainage
• Silicone adhesive border offers gentle adhesion during wear
• Border can be lifted and reapplied, which may help during dressing changes
• Highly conformable design helps the dressing adapt to the wound area
• MVTR adjusts to fluid level to increase breathability
• Low friction and shear outer layer supports surface protection

Applications and Usage

• Covering partial-thickness wounds with drainage
• Covering full-thickness wounds with drainage
• Using a bordered foam dressing where gentle adhesion is preferred
• Reapplying the dressing during care when adjustment is needed

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Material: Foam.
• Not for third-degree burns
• Not for lesions with active vasculitis
• Choose this dressing when a bordered foam format and repositionable adhesion are important to your workflow

FAQ

• What types of wounds is this dressing intended for? This foam dressing is indicated for partial- and full-thickness wounds with drainage.
• Can the dressing be lifted and put back in place? Yes. The silicone border can be lifted and reapplied.
• How does the border help with fit? The silicone border is highly conformable, which helps the dressing adapt to the wound area.
• Does this dressing support breathability? Yes. The moisture vapor transmission rate adjusts to fluid level to increase breathability.
• When should this dressing not be used? This dressing is contraindicated for third-degree burns and lesions with active vasculitis.

From Optifoam by Medline.