Medline Optifoam Gentle Silicone-Faced Foam Dressing, 4" x 4", in Educational Packaging, 10 EA/BX

Optifoam Gentle Silicone-Faced Foam Dressing is a 4 inch x 4 inch foam wound dressing with a gentle silicone face. It fits facilities and clinical teams that need a conformable dressing for partial- and full-thickness wounds, with the option to lift and reapply during dressing changes. The dressing has a waterproof outer layer, can be cut to size, and works for primary or secondary use.

Key Features

• Gentle silicone face helps with adhesion while supporting an ideal healing environment
• Lift-and-reapply design can make dressing checks and repositioning easier
• Soft, conformable foam can be cut to size for flexible placement
• Waterproof outer layer adds protection during wear
• Low-friction, low-shear outer layer supports use on vulnerable skin areas
• Suitable for primary or secondary dressing use on shallow, deep, and moderate to heavy drainage wounds

Good Fit For

• Wound care workflows that need a repositionable foam dressing
• Sites across the body where a conformable dressing is helpful
• Managing shallow or deep wounds with moderate to heavy drainage
• Using either a primary dressing or a secondary dressing

Applications and Usage

• Covering partial-thickness wounds
• Covering full-thickness wounds
• Managing wounds with moderate to heavy drainage
• Applying to body areas that benefit from a soft, conformable foam dressing
• Trimming the dressing to better match the wound area

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Material: Foam.
• Not indicated for third-degree burns
• Drainage should be checked to guide dressing change timing
• The dressing can be cut to size when a custom fit is needed

FAQ

• Can this foam dressing be repositioned after placement? Yes. The silicone face allows the dressing to be lifted and reapplied.
• What types of wounds is this dressing intended for? This dressing is indicated for partial- and full-thickness wounds.
• Can the dressing be trimmed for fit? Yes. The soft foam dressing can be cut to size.
• Is this dressing meant for use as a primary dressing or a secondary dressing? It can be used either way, depending on the wound care plan.
• Are there wound types where this dressing should not be used? Yes. This dressing is contraindicated for third-degree burns.

From Optifoam by Medline.