Smith & Nephew ALLEVYN Gentle Non-Bordered Foam Dressing, 4" x 8", EA/1, BX/10

ALLEVYN Gentle Non-Bordered Foam Dressing, 4" x 8", EA/1, BX/10

ALLEVYN Gentle non-bordered foam dressing is a conformable foam wound dressing for a variety of wounds, including areas that can be difficult to bandage. It can be a good fit for care settings where fragile skin needs a gentle silicone adhesive and the dressing will be secured with secondary retention. This dressing has a breathable top film and a soft hydrocellular foam layer.

Good Fit For

• Wounds on fragile skin
• Areas that are difficult to bandage
• Care protocols that use secondary retention

Key Features

• Non-bordered foam dressing for a variety of wounds
• Conformable design helps with placement on difficult-to-bandage areas
• Gentle silicone adhesive supports use on fragile skin
• Breathable top film paired with a soft hydrocellular foam layer
• Made for use with secondary retention

Applications and Usage

• Dressing a variety of wounds that need a conformable foam dressing
• Managing wounds in locations where a bordered dressing may be harder to place
• Applying a dressing on fragile skin when secondary retention will be used

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 2.76 X 12.44 Inch.
• Material: Foam.
• This is a non-bordered dressing, so secondary retention is needed.
• A gentle silicone adhesive is noted for fragile skin.

FAQ

• Does this dressing have a border? No. ALLEVYN Gentle is a non-bordered foam dressing.
• When is this dressing a good choice? ALLEVYN Gentle can work well for a variety of wounds, especially in areas that are difficult to bandage or when fragile skin calls for a gentle silicone adhesive.
• Does this dressing need secondary retention? Yes. ALLEVYN Gentle is intended to be secured with secondary retention.
• What are the dressing layers or components mentioned for this product? The product details mention a breathable top film, a soft hydrocellular foam layer, and a gentle silicone adhesive.

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