Smith & Nephew ALLEVYN Gentle Non-Bordered Foam Dressing, 4" x 4", EA/1, BX/10

ALLEVYN Gentle Non-Bordered Foam Dressing, 4" x 4", EA/1, BX/10

ALLEVYN Gentle non-bordered foam dressing is a 4 inch x 4 inch foam wound dressing. It fits wound care settings where a conformable dressing is needed for a variety of wounds, including areas that are difficult to bandage and fragile skin that may benefit from gentle silicone adhesive. This dressing combines a breathable top film with a soft hydrocellular foam layer and is intended to be secured with secondary retention.

Good Fit For

• Wounds that are difficult to bandage
• Fragile skin dressing applications
• Settings where secondary retention is preferred

Key Features

• Non-bordered foam dressing for wound care applications
• 4 inch x 4 inch size supports selection for the current dressing format
• Conformable design helps with wounds that are difficult to bandage
• Breathable top film pairs coverage with airflow
• Soft hydrocellular foam layer for the ALLEVYN Gentle construction
• Gentle silicone adhesive makes it suitable for fragile skin when secondary retention is used

Applications and Usage

• Covering a variety of wounds with a non-bordered foam dressing
• Dressing wound sites where a conformable format helps with placement
• Using a gentle silicone adhesive dressing on fragile skin with secondary retention

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 1 Inch.
• Material: Foam.
• This is a non-bordered dressing, so secondary retention is needed to help secure it.
• Choose this format when a conformable dressing is preferred for hard-to-bandage areas.

FAQ

• Is this dressing bordered or non-bordered? This ALLEVYN Gentle dressing is non-bordered.
• What size is this foam dressing? This dressing measures 4 inch x 4 inch.
• Can this dressing be used on fragile skin? Yes. ALLEVYN Gentle is described as suitable for dressing wounds on fragile skin when you need to secure it with secondary retention.
• Does this dressing work for hard-to-bandage areas? Yes. The dressing is described as versatile and conformable for a variety of wounds, including those that are difficult to bandage.
• How is this dressing secured? This dressing uses a gentle silicone adhesive and is intended to be secured with secondary retention.

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