Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

ActivHeal Silicone Foam Border

ActivHeal Silicone Foam Border

Advanced Medical Solutions

Description

A sterile absorbent dressing consisting of a hydrophilic polyurethane foam pad, without and without a border. The outer layer comprises a pink, low-friction, waterproof, polyurethane film. The perforated, silicone, adhesive wound contact layer enables exudate uptake and prevents the dressing from sticking to the wound.

Indications

Moderately to heavily exuding wounds such as venous and arterial leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, postoperative wounds. Can be used as a secondary dressing on cavity wounds and under compression bandaging.

Contraindications

Dry or lightly exuding wounds. Do not use on individuals with a known sensitivity to polyurethane films, foams or silicone, or with full-thickness burns.

Price

Border: 7.5×7.5cm, £1.08; 10×10cm, £1.64; 12.5×12.5cm, £2.35; 15×15cm, £2.88; 20×20cm, £4.97; 10×20cm, £2.92; 18×18.5cm (sacral), £3.65; non-border: 5×5cm, £0.84; 7.5×7.5cm, £0.98; 10×10cm, £1.45; 15×15cm, £2.67; 20×20cm, £4.29; 10×20cm, £2.69

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