Medline Optifoam Gentle Lite Foam Dressing, 1.6" x 2" with Border, 10 EA/BX

Optifoam Gentle Lite Foam Dressing, 1.6" x 2" with Border, 10 EA/BX

Optifoam Gentle Lite foam dressing is a bordered foam dressing for wound coverage in a low-profile, flexible format. It can be used as a primary or secondary dressing and is a practical choice for partial- and full-thickness wounds with minimal drainage, especially in areas that are harder to dress. The dressing uses gentle silicone adhesion and a waterproof outer layer to help protect the wound.

Good Fit For

• Hard-to-dress body areas
• Shallow wounds with minimal drainage
• Primary or secondary wound dressing use
• General all-over-body application

Key Features

• Low-profile, flexible foam helps the dressing conform in tough-to-dress areas
• Gentle silicone adhesion supports secure placement with a softer feel on skin
• Waterproof outer layer helps protect the wound and helps keep bacteria out
• Suitable for partial- and full-thickness wounds with minimal drainage
• Works as either a primary or secondary dressing for added workflow flexibility
• Bordered design with adhesive backing helps simplify application

Applications and Usage

• Managing partial-thickness wounds with minimal drainage
• Managing full-thickness wounds with minimal drainage
• Covering shallow wounds in areas where conformability matters
• Using as a primary dressing when direct wound coverage is needed
• Using as a secondary dressing over another wound care layer

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 1.6".
• Material: Foam.
• Check drainage regularly to determine dressing change timing
• Not for third-degree burns
• Choose this lite foam option when a low-profile dressing is preferred

FAQ

• What type of wounds is this foam dressing meant for? This foam dressing is indicated for partial- and full-thickness wounds with minimal drainage.
• Can this dressing be used as either a primary or secondary dressing? Yes. Optifoam Gentle Lite can be used as a primary dressing or as a secondary dressing, depending on the wound care approach.
• Does the dressing stay flexible in difficult areas? Yes. The low-profile foam is designed to be flexible and conform more easily in tough-to-dress areas.
• Does this dressing have adhesive and moisture protection? Yes. The dressing has gentle silicone adhesion and a waterproof outer layer that helps protect the wound and helps keep bacteria out.
• Are there any wound types this dressing should not be used on? Yes. This dressing is contraindicated for third-degree burns.

From Optifoam by Medline.