Medline Optifoam Gentle Foam Wound Dressing with Silicone Adhesive Border, 4" x 4", in Educational Packaging, 1/EA

Optifoam Gentle Foam Wound Dressing with Silicone Adhesive Border, 4" x 4", in Educational Packaging, 1/EA

Optifoam Gentle foam wound dressing is a 4 inch x 4 inch foam dressing with a silicone adhesive border. It fits buyers who need a conformable dressing for partial- and full-thickness wounds with drainage, including use as a primary or secondary dressing. The border can be lifted and reapplied, and the outer layer is waterproof with low friction and shear.

Good Fit For

• Wound care where drainage should be checked
• Sites across the body that need a conformable bordered foam dressing
• Primary dressing use
• Secondary dressing use

Key Features

• Foam wound dressing for partial- and full-thickness wounds with drainage
• Silicone adhesive border offers gentle adhesion and can be lifted and reapplied
• Highly conformable design helps the dressing fit body contours
• Can be used as a primary or secondary dressing for flexible wound care workflows
• MVTR adjusts to fluid level to increase breathability
• Waterproof outer layer with low friction and shear

Applications and Usage

• Managing partial-thickness wounds with drainage
• Managing full-thickness wounds with drainage
• Covering shallow wounds with moderate to heavy drainage
• Covering deep wounds with moderate to heavy drainage
• Use on body areas where a waterproof outer layer and gentle adhesion are preferred

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Material: Foam.
• Check drainage during use to guide dressing changes.
• This dressing is contraindicated for third-degree burns.
• This dressing is contraindicated for lesions with active vasculitis.

FAQ

• Can this dressing be used as either a primary or secondary dressing? Yes. This foam wound dressing is suitable for primary or secondary use, which gives buyers flexibility in different wound care protocols.
• What types of wounds is this dressing intended for? Optifoam Gentle is indicated for partial- and full-thickness wounds with drainage. It is also suited to shallow or deep wounds with moderate to heavy drainage.
• Does the adhesive border allow repositioning? Yes. The silicone border is designed for gentle adhesion and can be lifted and reapplied.
• Where on the body can this dressing be applied? The dressing is intended for use all over the body, and its conformable construction helps it adapt to different application areas.
• Are there situations where this dressing should not be used? Yes. This dressing should not be used for third-degree burns or lesions with active vasculitis.

From Optifoam by Medline.