Foams
Action
Foam dressings are nonlinting and absorbent. They vary in thickness and have a nonadherent layer, allowing nontraumatic removal. Some have an adhesive border and may have a film coating as an additional bacteria barrier. Foam dressings provide a moist environment and thermal insulation. They’re manufactured as pads, sheets, and pillow (cavity) dressings.
Indications
Foam dressings may be used as primary and secondary dressings for partial- and full-thickness wounds with minimal, moderate, or heavy drainage, as primary dressings for absorption and insulation, or as secondary dressings for wounds with packing. They may also be used to provide additional absorption and to absorb drainage around tubes.
Advantages
Are nonadherent
May repel contaminants
Are easy to apply and remove
Absorb light to heavy amounts of exudate
May be used under compression
Disadvantages
Are not effective for wounds with dry eschar
May macerate periwound skin if they become saturated
May require secondary dressing, tape, wrap, or net
HCPCS code overview
The HCPCS codes normally assigned to foam wound covers without an adhesive border are:
A6209—pad size ≤16 in2
A6210—pad size > 16 in2 but bb48 in2
A6211—pad size > 48 in2
The HCPCS codes normally assigned to foam wound covers with an adhesive border are:
A6212—pad size ≤16 in2
A6213—pad size > 16 in2 but ≤48 in2
A6214—pad size > 48 in2
The HCPCS code normally assigned to foam wound fillers is: A6215—per gram
NEW PRODUCT: ALLEVYN, ALLEVYN Adhesive
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Wound Management
How supplied
ALLEVYN: | 4″ × 4″; A6209 6″ × 6″; A6210 |
ALLEVYN Adhesive: | 5″ × 5″; A6212 7″ × 7″; A6213 |
ALLEVYN Plus Adhesive Sacrum: | 6 ¾″ × 6 ¾″, 9″ × 9″; A6213 |
ALLEVYN Heel: | 4 ½″ × 5 ½″ A6210 |
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Action
ALLEVYN dressings have a unique tri-laminate structure made up from a nonadherent perforated polyurethane wound contact layer, a soft and highly absorbent central hydrocellular layer, and an outer film layer that is both bacteria-proof and waterproof. ALLEVYN dressings employ all the proven benefits of moist wound healing, without any breakdown of the dressing caused by contact with exudate. These dressings absorb and retain exudates and cellular debris, ensuring minimal mess at dressing changes. ALLEVYN dressings are highly absorbent and can stay in place for up to seven days. ALLEVYN dressings are soft and cushioning, giving excellent patient comfort and contributing to a pressure reduction protocol. The ALLEVYN line provides non-adhesive options for the most fragile skin and adhesive options designed for more active patients and high friction areas. Exudate management ranges from light to heavy. The perforated wound contact layer allows even viscous exudate to pass into the dressing. The hydrocellular core of the dressing absorbs and retains liquid in its microscopic structure. The breathable outer surface of the dressing allows excess moisture to evaporate away from the dressing. The result is the creation of a wound environment, which allows healing to progress.
Indications
ALLEVYN is indicated for the management of shallow, granulating, exuding wounds, including venous leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, donor sites
Contraindications
Not for use with oxidizing agents such as hypochlorite solutions (e.g., Dakin’s) or hydrogen peroxide, as these can break down the absorbent hydrocellular component of the dressing.
Application
Cleanse the wound and surrounding skin with DERMAL Wound Cleanser or normal saline.
Prepare the periwound with a skin protectant, such as SKIN-PREP or NO-STING SKIN PREP for fragile skin, and allow it to dry.
Select a dressing that allows at least a 1/2″ margin onto the skin around the wound.
Peel back the protector papers and anchor the dressing over the wound with the adhesive side on the wound (if applicable).
Smooth the dressing into place, ensuring that the edges of the dressing are not wrinkled.
Secure with a secondary dressing.
Removal
Lift one corner of the dressing and gently lift away from the wound. Stretching the dressing laterally may help to break the adhesive for gentler removal.
NEW PRODUCT: ALLEVYN Gentle, ALLEVYN Gentle Border
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Wound Management
How supplied
ALLEVYN Gentle: | 4″ × 4″; A6209 6″ × 6″; A6210 |
ALLEVYN Gentle | |
Border: | 3″ × 3″, 5″ × 5″ A6212 |
ALLEVYN Gentle | |
Border Heel: | 9″ × 91/8″; A6213 |
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Action
ALLEVYN Gentle dressings have a unique tri-laminate structure made up from a nonadherent perforated polyurethane wound contact layer, a soft and highly absorbent central hydrocellular layer, and an outer film layer that is both bacteriaproof and waterproof. ALLEVYN Gentle dressings employ all the proven benefits of moist wound healing, without any breakdown of the dressing caused by contact with exudate. These dressings absorb and retain exudates and cellular debris, ensuring minimal mess at dressing changes. ALLEVYN dressings are highly absorbent, making them ideal for moderately to heavily exuding wounds and allowing for longer wear times. ALLEVYN Gentle dressings help minimize pain and trauma at dressing change and are suitable for us on patients with fragile skin.
Indications
ALLEVYN Gentle and ALLEVYN Gentle Border dressings are indicated for chronic and acute, full- or partial-thickness or granulating, exuding wounds, including leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, donor sites, surgical wounds, infected wounds, malignant wounds, and burns (first- and second-degree)
Contraindications
None provided by manufacturer
Application
Cleanse the wound and surrounding skin with DERMAL Wound Cleanser or normal saline.
Prepare and cleanse the periwound area removing excess moisture. A skin protectant may not be necessary with the ALLEVYN Gentle dressings.
Select a dressing that allows at least a 1/2″ margin onto the skin around the wound.
Remove the protector material from ALLEVYN Gentle or ALLEVYN Gentle Border and apply the white, adherent side to the wound ensuring good contact.
Secure ALLEVYN Gentle with a secondary dressing.
Removal
To remove, lift one corner of the dressing and gently lift away from the wound.
NEW PRODUCT: ALLEVYN Gentle Border Heel ALLEVYN Gentle Border Lite ALLEVYN Gentle Border Sacrum
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Wound Management
How supplied
ALLEVYN Gentle Border Heel: | 9″ × 9 1/8″ |
ALLEVYN Gentle Border Lite: | 2″ × 2″, 3″ × 3″, 2 1/8″ × 4 ¾″, 4″ × 4″, 6″ × 6″ |
ALLEVYN Gentle Border Sacrum: | 6.63″ × 6.75″ |
ALLEVYN Gentle Border Multisite: | 6 ¾″ × 7 1/16″ |
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Action
The advanced triple-layered construction of ALLEVYN Gentle Border facilitates dynamic fluid management to provide the optimal moist wound environment, which leads to the promotion of faster wound closure and reduced risk of maceration. The wound contact surface of ALLEVYN
Gentle Border is coated with a gentle silicone adhesive layer that ensures nontraumatic removal at dressing changes. ALLEVYN Gentle Border can be lifted and repositioned without losing its adherent properties. ALLEVYN Gentle Border can be left in place without the need for secondary retention and is both easy to apply and remove.
Indications
Wound management by secondary intention on shallow, granulating wounds, chronic and acute exudative wounds, full- and partial-thickness wounds such as pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, infected wounds, malignant wounds, surgical wounds, first- and second-degree burns, donor sites, skin tears, fungating ulcers. ALLEVYN Gentle Border can be used in conjunction with INTRASITE Gel for necrotic or sloughy wounds. ALLEVYN Gentle Border is suitable for use on fragile skin.
Contraindications
None provided by manufacturer
Application
Apply the foam dressing directly to the wound surface.
Removal
To remove ALLEVYN Gentle Border dressing, lift one corner of the dressing and slowly peel back until completely removed from the wound.
Sacral dressings should be removed from the top edge and down towards the anus to minimize the chance of transmitting infection.
Allevyn Non-Adhesive Hydrocellular Foam Dressing
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Wound Management
How supplied
Pad: | 2″ × 2″, 4″ × 4″; A6209 6″ × 6″; A6210 8″ × 8″; A6211 |
Heel: | A6210 |
Tracheostomy: | 3 ½″ × 3 ½″; A6209 |
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Action
Allevyn Hydrocellular Foam Dressing is a sterile, absorbent foam dressing with a nonadherent wound contact layer and a semipermeable polyurethane film top layer. It maintains a moist environment and helps prevent bacterial contamination. The dressing absorbs well under compression, conforms well in areas that are awkward to dress, and absorbs up to four times more than a hydrocolloid dressing of similar size.
Indications
To manage exudate in pressure ulcers (stages 2 to 4), leg ulcers, donor sites, partial- and full-thickness wounds, wounds with moderate drainage, wounds with serosanguineous drainage, and red or yellow wounds
Contraindications
Not intended for use on nonexuding wounds
Application
Apply the foam dressing directly to the wound surface.
Secure the foam dressing with dressing retention tape, regular surgical tape, or waterproof tape.
Removal
Soak the wound site, and then remove the fixative tape.
The dressing will come off without leaving residue in the wound.
Allevyn Thin Polyurethane Dressing
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Wound Management
Action
Allevyn Thin Polyurethane Dressings are sterile, absorbent foam dressings with a mild, low-tac adhesive layer and a semipermeable polyurethane film top layer that maintain a moist environment and help prevent bacterial contamination. This dressing absorbs well under compression, conforms well in areas that are awkward to dress, and absorbs up to four times more than a hydrocolloid dressing of similar size.
Indications
For use on fragile skin or skin tears, or to manage exudate in pressure ulcers (stages 2 and 3), leg ulcers, donor sites, partial- and full-thickness wounds, wounds with moderate drainage, wounds with serosanguineous drainage, and red or yellow wounds
Contraindications
Not intended for use on nonexuding wounds
Application
Apply the foam dressing directly to the wound surface.
For extra security, apply with dressing retention tape, regular surgical tape, or waterproof tape.
Removal
Soak the wound site, and then remove the fixative tape.
The dressing will come off without leaving residue in the wound.
Biatain Adhesive Foam Dressing Biatain Non-Adhesive Foam Dressing Biatain Soft-Hold Foam Dressing
Coloplast Corp.
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How supplied
Adhesive foam dressing: | 4″ × 4″; A6212 5″ × 5″; A6212 7″ × 7″; A6213 |
Sacral dressing: | 9″ × 9″; A6213 |
Heel dressing: | 7 ½″ × 8″; A6212 |
Non-Adhesive foam dressing: | 2″ × 2 ¾; A6209 4″ × 4; A6209 6″ × 6″; A6210 8″ × 8″; A6211 |
Soft-Hold foam dressing: | 2″ × 2 ¾″; A6209 4″ × 4″; A6209 6″ × 6″; A6210 |
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Action
Biatain Adhesive Foam Dressing and Biatain Non-Adhesive Foam Dressing provide an exudatehandling system for wounds with light to heavy exudate. They’re highly absorbent, three-dimensional, polymer dressings. Biatain Adhesive Foam Dressing has a hydrocolloid adhesive border and a central 3-D polymer absorbent pad with a waterproof, semipermeable film backing. Biatain Non-Adhesive Foam Dressing is especially suitable for use on fragile skin because it doesn’t have an adhesive.
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Indications
To manage leg ulcers, skin tears, and diabetic and pressure ulcers with light to heavy exudate; may be used on patients with systemic infections; may be used throughout the healing process to provide padding and protection for all types of wounds
Contraindications
Contraindicated for use with hypochlorite solutions or hydrogen peroxide
Must be removed before radiation therapy
Application
Rinse the wound with Sea-Clens or normal saline solution. Gently pat dry the surrounding skin.
Choose a dressing that overlaps each side of the wound by 1″ (2.5 cm).
Biatain Adhesive Foam Dressing may be used with Purilon Gel to encourage natural debridement of necrotic tissue.
Removal
Biatain Adhesive Foam Dressing and Biatain Non-Adhesive Foam Dressing may be left in place for up to 7 days, depending on the amount of exudate and the condition of the dressing. Change when clinically indicated or when the exudate reaches 1″ (2.5 cm) from the edge of the dressing.
NEW PRODUCT: Bordered Foam
DermaRite Industries, LLC
Action
Bordered foam is a foam dressing layered with a nonwoven adhesive waterproof backing and border. It provides superb fluid distribution and is partially occlusive while still protecting the wound from bacterial invasion.
Indications
For chronic and acute wounds; partial- and full-thickness wounds; diabetic wounds; stage 2, 3, and 4 pressure ulcers; donor sites; infected and noninfected wounds; may be used as a secondary dressing
Contraindications
Third-degree burns
Application
Cleanse with DermaKlenz or safe Wash saline; pat dry.
Select the appropriate primary dressing if this is being used as a secondary dressing; if this is being used as a primary dressing, choose the appropriate size making sure there is 1 ¼″ – to 1 ½″ – overlap on intact skin.
Remove the paper backing and in a rolling fashion, apply the dressing from one side to the other smoothing the dressing with your hand during application
Removal
Press down gently on the skin at the edge of the dressing and lift the edge of the dressing. Do this around the entire perimeter of the dressing until all edges are freed; remove the dressing.
If the dressing is sticking to the base of the wound, release it with wound cleanser of choice.
Repeat cleansing procedure before application of new dressing.
COPA Ultra Soft Foam Dressing
Covidien
How supplied
Sterile sheet: | 2″ × 2″, 3″ × 3″, 4″ × 4″; A6209 |
5″ × 5″, 6″ × 6″, 4″ × 8″, 8″ × 8″; A6211 | |
Drain sponge (fenestrated): | 3.5″ × 3″; A6209 |
Island dressing: | 4″ × 4″; A6212 |
6″ × 6″; A6213 | |
8″ × 8″; A6214 |
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Action
COPA Ultra Soft Foam Dressing provides an ideal healing environment for a variety of wounds. This highly absorbent dressing offers physical protection against external fluids and bacteria. The soft, gentle, nonadherent surface conforms to body contours. COPA foams have superior softness and absorbency. This product is available also with the topsheet that helps prevent strike-through.
Indications
To manage postsurgical incisions, pressure ulcers (stages 1, 2, and 4), venous stasis ulcers, diabetic foot wounds, donor sites, tubes, and drains
Contraindications
Known sensitivity to polyurethane
Application
Clean the wound.
Apply the dressing to the wound. For best results, leave a margin of at least 1″ (2.5 cm) around the wound. For improved fit around tubes and drains, the dressing may be cut.
Removal
Change the dressing as often as necessary.
NEW PRODUCT: DermaFoam
DermaRite Industries, LLC
Action
A foam dressing with a waterproof backing that maintains a moist wound environment and helps prevent bacterial invasion. DermaFoam absorbs up to 4 times more fluid than hydrocolloids and conforms to awkward-to-dress areas.
Indications
To manage chronic and acute wounds (stages 2 to 4) with low to moderate exudates, partial- and full-thickness wounds, leg ulcers, and donor sites.
Contraindications
Contraindicated for nonexuding wounds
Application
Cleanse the area with DermaKlenz or Safe Wash saline spray.
Remove dressing from packaging and place on wound.
Cover with secondary adhesive dressing of choice or adhere with tape.
Removal
Carefully loosen any adherent dressing or tape and remove this along with foam dressing; if foam dressing sticks to the wound, release it with cleanser of choice.
DermaLevin
DermaRite Industries, LLC
Action
DermaLevin is a sterile, waterproof, adhesive foam dressing with a nonadherent contact layer and a semipermeable polyurethane film top layer that maintains a moist healing environment and helps prevent bacterial contamination. DermaLevin absorbs four times more than hydrocolloids and conforms to awkward dress areas.
Indications
To manage chronic and acute wounds (stages 2 to 4) with low to moderate exuding, partial- and full-thickness wounds, leg ulcers, and donor sites
Contraindications
Contraindicated for nonexuding wounds
Application
Clean the wound area with DermaKlenz wound cleanser or Safe Wash saline.
Remove the release paper from the dressing, and smooth gently into place.
Removal
Carefully loosen the perimeter of the dressing, and lift it gently.
Edges may be released with water.
NEW PRODUCT: Elta Soft-Touch Bordered Hydrophilic Foam Dressing
SteadMed Medical
Action
Elta Soft-Touch bordered wound dressings are made with a soft, breathable tape backing and gentle adhesive that is convenient, easy, and quick to use in the treatment of a variety of wounds.
Indications
Hydrophilic Foam dressings are appropriate for use as either a primary or secondary dressing for full-thickness wounds with moderate to heavy exudates, wounds with necrotic tissue, mixed wounds, or superficial wounds where light padding is desired.
Contraindications
Not for use on wounds when an intact, healthy border of skin is unavailable
Application
Wash hands, don gloves, clean and prepare the wound bed.
Remove paper backing and apply smoothly to cover the wound completely.
Removal
Begin removal at the corner of the dressing using one hand to support the skin and one hand to gently lift the dressing away so as not to damage fragile skin. Wetting the dressing will also facilitate removal.
HydraFoam
DermaRite Industries, LLC
Action
HydraFoam is a foam dressing with a nonadherent contact layer that maintains a moist healing environment and helps prevent bacterial contamination. Hydra-Foam absorbs up to 20 times more of its weight in fluid than hydrocolloids and conforms to awkward-to-dress areas.
Indications
To manage chronic and acute wounds (stages 2 to 4) with moderate to high exudation, partial- and full-thickness wounds, leg ulcers, and donor sites
Contraindications
Contraindicated for nonexudating wounds
Application
Clean the wound area with DermaKlenz wound cleanser or Safe Wash saline.
Remove the foam dressing from packaging and place on wound. Cover dressing with conventional techniques.
Removal
Carefully loosen any adherent dressing such as tape, bordered gauze, or transparent dressing, and remove foam dressing. If foam dressing sticks to the wound, moisten with sterile water and lift gently.
HydroCell Adhesive Foam Dressing
Derma Sciences, Inc.
Action
HydroCell Adhesive Foam Dressing is a highly absorptive, nonadherent, polyurethane foam pad and an adhesive protective film covering to protect the wound from outside contaminants, without the need for a secondary dressing.
Indications
To manage moderately to highly exuding wounds
Contraindications
Contraindicated for third-degree burns
Application
Clean the wound with PrimaDerm Dermal Cleanser or saline solution. Pat dry the skin adjacent to the wound.
Position the HydroCell Adhesive Foam Dressing pad directly on the wound.
Smooth the edges of the adhesive border to ensure secure adhesion.
Removal
Remove the dressing gently.
Removal may be facilitated by gently stretching the adhesive film border.
HydroCell Foam Dressing
Derma Sciences, Inc.
Action
HydroCell Foam Dressing is a nonadherent, highly absorptive, polyurethane foam sheet with protective film covering to protect the wound from outside contaminants. A secondary dressing is required to hold this dressing in place.
Indications
To manage moderately to highly exuding wounds
Contraindications
Contraindicated for third-degree burns
Application
Clean the wound with PrimaDerm Dermal Cleanser or saline solution. Pat dry the skin adjacent to the wound.
Position HydroCell Foam Dressing directly on the wound.
Secure with an appropriate secondary dressing.
Removal
Remove the secondary dressing.
Remove the HydroCell Foam Dressing.
HydroCell Thin Adhesive Foam Dressing
Derma Sciences, Inc.
Action
HydroCell Thin Adhesive Foam Dressing is an absorptive polyurethane foam sheet with a nonadherent foam pad and an adhesive protective film covering to protect the wound from outside contaminants without the need for a secondary dressing.
Indications
To manage lightly exuding wounds
Contraindications
Contraindicated for third-degree burns
Application
Clean the wound with PrimaDerm Dermal Cleanser or saline solution. Pat dry the skin adjacent to the wound.
Position the HydroCell Thin Adhesive Foam Dressing pad directly on the wound.
Smooth the edges of the adhesive border to ensure secure adhesion.
Removal
Gently remove the HydroCell Thin Adhesive Foam Dressing.
Removal may be facilitated by gently stretching the adhesive film border.
NEW PRODUCT: Hydrofera Blue Bacteriostatic Wound Dressing
Hollister Wound Care
How supplied
Standard dressing: | 2″ × 2″, 4″ × 4″, 6″ × 6″, 9 mm tunneling dressing (1.2 gm) |
Heavy drainage dressing: | 4″ × 4″ × 0.5″ thick, 6″ × 6″ × 0.75″ thick |
Dressings with moisture-retentive film: | 4″ × 4″, 2.25″ × 8″ 4″ × 4.75″ island dressing (pad size 2″ × 2.75″) 2.5″ diameter ostomy dressing |
Action
Hydrofera Blue Bacteriostatic Foam Dressing is a sterile absorptive foam dressing made of Hydrofera Polyvinyl alcohol sponge, methylene blue, and Gentian violet. The product provides a protective bacteriostatic cover that may help prevent infection, manages bioburden, which helps the body’s own immune system restore bacterial balance, provides broad-spectrum activity against microorganisms commonly found in wounds, including MRSA and VRE. Hydrofera Blue binds endotoxins, which can aid in patient comfort.
Indications
To manage pressure ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, arterial ulcers, donor sites, abrasions, lacerations, superficial burns, postsurgical incisions, diabetic ulcers, and other wounds caused by trauma; appropriate for use with enzymatic debriders
Contraindications
Contraindicated for third-degree burns
Application
Before initial application, debride the wound of any necrotic tissue.
Clean the wound with normal saline or with an appropriate cleansing solution, or both.
Open the Hydrofera Foam package, and moisten the dressing with either sterile saline or sterile water. Squeeze out excess.
Place the dressing on or in the wound, and secure with the appropriate secondary dressing.
Removal
The first dressing change should occur at 24 hours.
Examine the area of the dressing in contact with the wound bed: If the dressing has tuned white or lightened in color, the dressing should be changed again at 24 hours until the dressing retains its color.
If the dressing has retained its color where it is in contact with the wound, a new dressing can be applied and left in place for up to 72 hours.
Do not allow the dressing to completely dry out. The dressing should be rehydrated as needed. If a Hydrofera Blue Dressing is allowed to dry out, rehydration with sterile saline or sterile water is recommended prior to removal.
The dressing should be changed if it turns white or upon strike-through drainage.
Mepilex Absorbent Foam Dressing
Mölnlycke Health Care
Action
Mepilex is a soft silicone absorbent foam dressing featuring Safetac technology, which effectively absorbs exudate and helps maintain a moist wound environment for optimal wound healing. The Safetac soft silicone technology layer minimizes the risk of periwound maceration and erosion and allows the dressing to be changed without causing additional pain to the patient or trauma to the wound and surrounding skin. Mepilex can be used under compression and may be cut for customization to the wound area.
Indications
To treat a wide range of exuding wounds, painful wounds, and wounds with compromised or fragile surrounding skin, including pressure ulcers and lower-extremity ulcers, such as venous and diabetic ulcers
Contraindications
None provided by the manufacturer
Application
Clean the wound area. Make sure the surrounding skin is dry.
Select an appropriate dressing size. For best results, Mepilex should overlap the surrounding skin by at least ¾″ (2 cm). If necessary, cut the dressing to fit.
Remove the release film, and apply the dressing with the adherent side toward the wound. Don’t stretch the dressing.
Secure the dressing with a bandage or other fixation when necessary.
Removal
Leave Mepilex in place for several days, depending on the condition of the wound and the surrounding skin, or facility policy.
Mepilex Border Lite Bordered Thin Foam Dressing
Mölnlycke Health Care
How supplied
Self-adherent soft silicone thin foam dressing: | |
1.6″ × 2″ | |
2″ × 5″, 3″ × 3″, 4″ × 4″; A6212 | |
6″ × 6″; A6213 | |
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Action
Mepilex Border Lite self-adherent soft silicone thin foam dressing is a highly conformable dressing that absorbs exudate, maintains a moist wound environment, and minimizes the risk for periwound maceration. The Safetac technology layer allows for atraumatic removal, which prevents trauma to the wound and surrounding skin and prevents pain to the patient upon removal.
Indications
To manage a wide range of nonexuding to low exuding wounds, painful wounds, and wounds with compromised or fragile surrounding skin, including lower extremity wounds, pressure ulcers, and traumatic wounds such as abrasions, cuts, finger injuries, blisters, and skin tears; can also be used for protection of compromised and/or fragile skin
Contraindications
Not for use with oxidizing agents
Application
Clean the wound area. Make sure the surrounding skin is dry.
Remove the release film, and apply the dressing to the wound. Don’t stretch the dressing.
Removal
Mepilex Border Lite can be left in place for up to 7 days, depending on the condition of the wound and the surrounding skin, or as indicated by accepted clinical practice. Mepilex Border Lite should be changed when exudate is present at the pad edges.
Mepilex Border Self-Adherent Bordered Foam Dressing
Mölnlycke Health Care
How supplied
Pad: | 3″ × 3″ (pad 1.77″ × 1.77″), 4″ × 4″ (pad 2.56″ × 2.56″); A6212 |
6″ × 6″ (pad 4.33″ × 4.33″), 6″ × 8″ (pad 4.33″ × 6.30″); A6213 | |
Post-Op: | 4″ × 8″; A6212 4″ × 12″; A6213 |
Sacrum: | 7.2″ × 7.2″, 9.2″ × 9.2″; A6213 |
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Action
Mepilex Border self-adherent foam dressing with Safetac technology absorbs exudate effectively, minimizes the risk of periwound skin maceration, and helps to maintain a moist environment for optimum wound healing. The Safetac technology properties allow the dressing to be changed without causing additional trauma to the wound and surrounding skin or pain to the patient.
Indications
Designed for a wide range of exuding wounds, painful wounds, and wounds with compromised or fragile surrounding skin, including pressure ulcers, lowerextremity ulcers (such as diabetic ulcers), and traumatic wounds such as skin tears
Contraindications
Not for use with oxidizing agents
Application
Clean the wound area. Make sure the surrounding skin is dry.
Remove the release film, and apply the dressing to the wound. Don’t stretch the dressing.
Removal
Mepilex Border can be left in place for up to 7 days, depending on the condition of the wound and the surrounding skin, or as indicated by accepted clinical practice. Mepilex Border should be changed when exudate is present at the pad edges.
Mepilex Heel Foam Heel Dressing
Mölnlycke Health Care
Action
Mepilex Heel is a soft silicone, absorbent foam dressing featuring Safetac technology and specifi- cally designed for use on the heel. It’s shaped to fit any heel so there is no need for measuring or cutting. The Safetac technology provides a good seal to reduce the risk of maceration and minimizes the trauma and pain at dressing changes.
Indications
Designed for a wide range of exuding wounds, painful wounds, and wounds with compromised or fragile periwound skin, including pressure ulcers, venous ulcers, and diabetic ulcers
Contraindications
None provided by the manufacturer
Application
Clean the wound area. Make sure the surrounding skin is dry.
Remove the longer release film.
Fix the dressing under the foot, and release the shorter release film.
Mold the dressing around the heel, and bring edges together.
Mepilex Heel should overlap the wound bed by at least 1″ (2.5 cm) onto the surrounding skin.
Removal
Leave Mepilex Heel in place for several days, depending on the condition of the wound and the surrounding skin, or facility policy.
Mepilex Lite Thin Foam Dressing
Mölnlycke Health Care
Action
Mepilex Lite is a highly conformable, soft silicone foam dressing that absorbs exudates and helps maintain a moist wound environment. The Safetac technology layer seals around the wound edges, deterring exudate from leaking onto the surrounding skin, which minimizes the risk for maceration and ensures atraumatic dressing changes. Mepilex Lite can be cut to suit various wound shapes and locations.
Indications
Mepilex Lite may be used as a primary or secondary dressing for the management of a wide range of low to moderate exuding wounds, such as leg and foot ulcers, partial-thickness burns, radiation skin reactions, and epidermolysis bullosa (EB); Mepilex Lite can also be used for protection of compromised and/or fragile skin and may be used under compression bandaging
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