Allevyn Gentle Border 7.5 x 7.5cm 2 Pack

General Product Description

ALLEVYN Gentle Border Dressings are designed for minor weeping wounds and minor burn, suitable for use on fragile or sensitive skin, where low to moderate absorbency is required. These dressings maintain a moist wound environment that promotes healing. The gentle silicone is flexible and can be applied on difficult to dress areas like joints while minimizing skin trauma upon removal.

They are a triple layer dressing that include a gentle silicone gel adhesive, where the wound contact layer is non-adherent to the wound, minimally disruptive to healing tissue, low-allergenic, and provides secure adhesion. The hydrocellular foam core balances absorption and retention to create a moist wound healing environment, while the waterproof REACTIC top film makes it shower-proof, and acts as a bacterial barrier preventing fluid, bacteria and dirt from entering the wound.

Key Features

• Can be left in place for up to 7 days reducing the need for frequent changes
• Non-adherent to the wound, minimally disruptive to healing tissue
• Suitable for use on fragile or sensitive skin
• Waterproof and shower-proof
• Size: 7.5cm x 7.5 cm

Directions for Use

1. Wash hands before and after treating the wound. Gently clean the wound and the surrounding skin with clean water and remove any visible dirt or debris.
2. Clean and dry the skin surrounding the wound and clip any excess hair close to the wound.
3. Ensure the absorbent pad area covers the entire wound or area to be protected before applying the dressing.
4. Open the pouch by peeling apart the flaps. Remove the dressing.
5. Start to remove the backing paper from the dressing.
6. Anchor the adhesive side of the dressing to the skin.
7. Smooth the dressing over the wound, removing the remaining backing paper.

Ensure the dressing is flat to the wound, free from creasing and has adhered all around the woundThe dressing may be repositioned as required. ALLEVYN Gentle Border Dressings can be cut to fit smaller wounds or awkward areas. However, cutting the dressing compromises its bacterial barrier and waterproof properties. If the dressing has been cut, ensure any exposed foam areas are covered with an appropriate film dressing taking care not to cover the entire dressing.

Warnings

Always read and follow the directions for use. If reddening or sensitisation occurs discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional. Care should be taken when using the dressing under medical devices near the nose and mouth, where moisture can build up and affect adherence, leading to dressing movement. Do not use this dressing to secure other medical devices to the patient.

Whilst showering, care must be taken to avoid wetting of the dressing. Do not expose to direct spray or submerge. Do not use with oxidizing agents such as hypochlorite solutions or hydrogen peroxide as these can reduce the absorbency of the dressing.

ALLEVYN Gentle Border is a single use product. If used on more than one patient, cross-contamination or infection may occur. Opening the dressing pack compromises the sterile barrier therefore any unused dressing should not be retained for use at a later date. If used on infected wounds, the infection should be managed as per local clinical protocol. Dressings are for healthcare professional use or for use by consumers.