Journal of Wound Care
For UK audiences

The comprehensive guide to wound product selection

Foams

ActivHeal Foam Adhesive
Advanced Medical Solutions

ActivHeal Foam Adhesive

A two-layer dressing consisting of a polyurethane bacterial barrier membrane with a centrally located hydrophilic pad and an acrylic adhesive border
ActivHeal Foam Non-Adhesive
Advanced Medical Solutions

ActivHeal Foam Non-Adhesive

A three-layer construction with a low-friction backing, a soft highly absorbent foam and a perforated wound contact layer
ActivHeal Silicone Foam Border
Advanced Medical Solutions

ActivHeal Silicone Foam Border

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.
ActivHeal Silicone Foam Lite
Advanced Medical Solutions

ActivHeal Silicone Foam Lite

A thin, sterile dressing with a trilaminate structure comprising a polyurethane central foam layer; a permeable, low-friction, waterproof polyurethane film; a wound contact layer with a silicone adhesive-coated perforated film. The dressing can be repositioned during wear and lifted to allow observation. Latex-free.
ActivHeal Tracheostomy Foam
Advanced Medical Solutions

ActivHeal Tracheostomy Foam

A sterile, non-adhesive, absorbent dressing with a versatile fenestration that enables it to fit neatly around a tracheotomy tube. The dressing consists of a soft, conformable, hydrophilic, absorbent, polyurethane foam laminated to a pink, low-friction, waterproof polyurethane film that also provides a bacterial barrier.
Advazorb ‘T’ Tracheostomy Dressing
Insight Medical Products

Advazorb ‘T’ Tracheostomy Dressing

A low-adherent hydrophilic foam dressing with fenestration, to place around a tracheostomy
Advazorb and Advazorb Lite
Advancis Medical

Advazorb and Advazorb Lite

Non-adherent absorbent foam dressing with permeable film backing

Advazorb Border
Advancis Medical

Advazorb Border

Absorbent foam dressing with permeable film backing, soft silicone wound contact layer and adhesive border

Advazorb Fixation
Insight Medical Products

Advazorb Fixation

A post-decannulation tracheostomy dressing with a central location button that prevents the unwanted escape of air when pressure is applied while talking, coughing and sneezing. Comprises a latex-free, hydrophilic foam dressing with perforated soft-silicone wound contact layer and surrounding adhesive.
Advazorb Heel
Advancis Medical

Advazorb Heel

A non-adherent polyurethane foam dressing with a permeable film backing designed to fit around the heel
Advazorb Plus ‘T’ Tracheostomy Dressing
Insight Medical Products

Advazorb Plus ‘T’ Tracheostomy Dressing

A low-adherent hydrophilic foam dressing with fenestration, to place around a tracheostomy tube
Advazorb Sacral
Advancis Medical

Advazorb Sacral

Absorbent foam sacral dressing with permeable film backing, soft silicone wound contact layer and adhesive border, shaped to fit the sacral region securely
Advazorb Silfix
Advancis Medical

Advazorb Silfix

Absorbent foam dressing with soft silicone wound contact layer

Allevyn Gentle Border Foam Dressing
Smith+Nephew

Allevyn Gentle Border Foam Dressing

Silicone gel adhesive hydrocellular foam dressing comprising an absorbent foam pad and a breathable outer film. The dressing should not be immersed in water.
Allevyn Gentle Border Lite Foam Dressing
Smith+Nephew

Allevyn Gentle Border Lite Foam Dressing

Has an advanced triple-layered construction which combines an absorbent hydrocellular pad sandwiched between a perforated silicone gel adhesive wound contact layer and a highly permeable waterproof outer film. The backing film aids in the prevention of fluid and bacterial strikethrough.
Allevyn Gentle Border Lite Multisite Foam Dressing
Smith+Nephew

Allevyn Gentle Border Lite Multisite Foam Dressing

Has an advanced triple-layered construction which combines an absorbent hydrocellular pad sandwiched between a perforated silicone gel adhesive wound contact layer and a highly permeable waterproof outer film. The backing film aids in the prevention of fluid and bacterial strikethrough.
Allevyn Gentle Border Multisite Foam Dressing
Smith+Nephew

Allevyn Gentle Border Multisite Foam Dressing

Silicone gel adhesive hydrocellular foam dressing comprising an absorbent foam pad and a breathable outer film. The dressing should not be immersed in water.
Allevyn Gentle Foam Dressing
Smith+Nephew

Allevyn Gentle Foam Dressing

Silicone gel adhesive hydrocellular foam dressing that provides the optimal moist wound healing environment to promote the healing of moderately and highly exuding wounds. The silicone adhesive layer is gentle, even to fragile skin, and makes it easy to apply, reposition and remove. The dressing has an absorbent foam pad. A breathable outer film helps prevent bacterial contamination and is showerproof however the dressing should not be immersed in water.
Allevyn Life Foam Dressing
Smith+Nephew

Allevyn Life Foam Dressing

Silicone gel adhesive composite hydrocellular foam dressings. The absorbent pad has a foam layer and lock away core made from super absorbent material. There is a discretion layer over the centre of the pad, the dressing is breathable and it has a waterproof top film.
Allevyn Non-Adhesive Foam Dressing
Smith+Nephew

Allevyn Non-Adhesive Foam Dressing

Has a triple layered construction combining an absorbent hydrocellular pad between a perforated non-adherent wound contact layer and a highly permeable waterproof top film.
Aquacel Ag Foam
Convatec

Aquacel Ag Foam

Adhesive and non-adhesive sterile Hydrofiber foam dressings consisting of a waterproof outer polyurethane layer and a multilayered absorbent pad. The adhesive version has a silicone adhesive border. The multilayer absorbent pad contains a layer of polyurethane foam and a non-woven layer of Hydrofiber (sodium carboxymethylcellulose) impregnated with 1.2% ionic silver.

Aquacel Foam
Convatec

Aquacel Foam

Adhesive and non-adhesive sterile Hydrofiber foam dressings consisting of a waterproof outer polyurethane film and a multi-layered absorbent pad. The adhesive version has a silicone adhesive border. The multilayer absorbent pad contains a layer of polyurethane foam and a non-woven layer of Hydrofiber (sodium carboxymethylcellulose).

Aquacel Foam Pro
Convatec

Aquacel Foam Pro

Sterile sodium carboxymethylcellulose and foam wound dressing consisting of a waterproof outer polyurethane film and layers of polyurethane foam, Hydrofiber (sodium carboxymethylcellulose) and perforated silicone adhesive

Askina Heel
B Braun

Askina Heel

Anatomically shaped heel with self-adhesive foam strap for the management of heel wounds. Consisting of a soft hydrophilic polyurethane foam layer and a transparent polyurethane film backing.

Biatain Adhesive
Coloplast

Biatain Adhesive

Soft, conformable, polyurethane foam dressing with vapour-permeable film backing and an adhesive border. The dressing conforms to the wound bed to fill the gap and reduce pooling of exudate. Can be used under compression bandaging.

Biatain Non-Adhesive
Coloplast

Biatain Non-Adhesive

Soft, conformable, non-adhesive polyurethane foam dressing with vapour-permeable film backing. Bevelled edges. The dressing has 3DFit technology, which means the foam conforms to the wound bed to fill the gap and reduce pooling of exudate. Can be used under compression bandaging.

Biatain Silicone
Coloplast

Biatain Silicone

A soft and conformable polyurethane foam dressing with a semi-permeable, bacteria- and waterproof top film, a lock-away layer and a soft silicone adhesive layer. The dressing has 3DFit Technology which means the foam conforms to the wound bed to fill the gap and reduce pooling of exudate.

Biatain Silicone Lite
Coloplast

Biatain Silicone Lite

A thin, ultra flexible and absorbent polyurethane foam dressing with a semi-permeable, bacteria- and waterproof top film and a soft silicone adhesive layer. The dressing has 3DFit Technology, which means the foam conforms to the wound bed to fill the gap and reduce pooling of exudate.

Biatain Silicone Non-Border
Coloplast

Biatain Silicone Non-Border

A soft and conformable polyurethane foam with a vapour permeable top film that is bacteria- and waterproof, a gentle and perforated silicone adhesive, and turquoise protective films. The dressing has 3DFit Technology, which means the foam conforms to the wound bed to fill the gap and reduce pooling of exudate.

Biatain-Ibu Non-Adhesive
Coloplast

Biatain-Ibu Non-Adhesive

A soft and flexible absorbent foam dressing containing ibuprofen. When in contact with exudate the unique 3D foam structure conforms to the wound bed for superior absorption.

Biatain-Ibu Soft-Hold
Coloplast

Biatain-Ibu Soft-Hold

A soft and flexible absorbent foam dressing containing ibuprofen and a gentle adherent layer covering less than 50% of the foam surface. When in contact with exudate the unique 3D foam structure conforms closely to the wound bed– even under compression.

C-Foam Silicone Border
Richardson Healthcare

C-Foam Silicone Border

A bordered foam dressing with an adhesive silicone contact layer. The foam ensures excellent exudate management while maintaining a moist wound healing environment. The waterproof and vapour-permeable film backing not only creates a viral barrier, but also minimises the risk of leakage and maceration. Latex-free.

Clarity Care Silicone Foam Dressing Non Border
Clarity Pharma

Clarity Care Silicone Foam Dressing Non Border

Non-bordered foam dressing with a silicone interface which has been designed for atraumatic and pain free removal.
Clarity Care Silicone Foam Dressing with Border
Clarity Pharma

Clarity Care Silicone Foam Dressing with Border

Silicone bordered foam dressing which is comprised of five layers, a silicone interface, absorbent PU foam, non-woven layer, super absorbent core and a protective backing with a high moister vapour transmission ratio.
Clarity Care Silicone Foam Dressing with Border Lite
Clarity Pharma

Clarity Care Silicone Foam Dressing with Border Lite

Ultra-thin, silicone-bordered dressing with a polyurethane central island which includes silicone interface.
ComfiHeal
Synergy Health

ComfiHeal

Superabsorbent conformable three-layer polyurethane foam dressing with silicone adhesive border.
ConvaFoam Border
Convatec

ConvaFoam Border

Adhesive sterile Hydrofiber foam wound dressing, consisting of a showerproof, breathable outer polyurethane film, a multi-layered absorbent central pad and a perforated silicone adhesive skin contact border. The multi-layer absorbent pad contains polyurethane foam, superabsorbent fibres and a Hydrofiber (sodium carboxymethylcellulose) wound contact layer.
ConvaFoam Non-Adhesive
Convatec

ConvaFoam Non-Adhesive

Non-adhesive sterile Hydrofiber foam wound dressing, consisting of a showerproof, breathable outer polyurethane film and a multi-layered absorbent central pad. The multi-layer absorbent pad contains polyurethane foam, superabsorbent fibres and a Hydrofiber (sodium carboxymethylcellulose) wound contact layer.

ConvaFoam Silicone
Convatec

ConvaFoam Silicone

Adhesive sterile Hydrofiber foam wound dressing, consisting of a showerproof, breathable outer polyurethane film, a multi-layered absorbent central pad and a perforated silicone adhesive wound/skin contact layer. The multi-layer absorbent pad contains polyurethane foam, superabsorbent fibres and Hydrofiber (sodium carboxymethylcellulose).
CovaWound Foam
Covalon Technologies

CovaWound Foam

A two-layer dressing comprising a non-adherent, highly absorbent polyurethane foam and a breathable polyurethane film backing. The foam core is designed to absorb and retain exudate, while the outer layer allows moisture vapour transmission away from the dressing.
CovaWound Foam (Bordered)
Covalon Technologies

CovaWound Foam (Bordered)

A three-layer dressing comprising a highly absorbent polyurethane foam core, a breathable polyurethane film and a translucent, breathable polyurethane backing
CovaWound Silicone Foam
Covalon Technologies

CovaWound Silicone Foam

Comprises an atraumatic, soft silicone adhesive, an absorbent polyurethane foam core and a vapour-permeable polyurethane membrane
CovaWound Silicone Foam (Bordered)
Covalon Technologies

CovaWound Silicone Foam (Bordered)

A five-layer dressing with border comprising an atraumatic, soft silicone adhesive, an absorbent polyurethane foam core, a non-woven fabric, absorbent fibres and a vapour-permeable outer membrane
CovaWound Silicone Foam Lite
Covalon Technologies

CovaWound Silicone Foam Lite

Comprises an atraumatic, soft silicone adhesive, a polyurethane foam core and a vapour-permeable polyurethane membrane that acts as a barrier to liquid and microorganisms
CovaWound Silicone Foam Lite (Bordered)
Covalon Technologies

CovaWound Silicone Foam Lite (Bordered)

A three-layer dressing with border comprising an atraumatic, soft silicone adhesive, an absorbent polyurethane foam core and a vapour-permeable outer layer
Cutimed Siltec
Essity

Cutimed Siltec

Feather-tack, silicone foam dressing for atraumatic dressing changes that contains superabsorbent stripes that absorb and lock wound exudate.

Cutimed Siltec B
Essity

Cutimed Siltec B

Silicone-bordered foam dressing for atraumatic dressing changes, without the need for secondary fixation. Also contains superabsorbent stripes that absorb and lock wound exudate.
Cutimed Siltec L
Essity

Cutimed Siltec L

Thin silicone foam dressing for atraumatic dressing changes that contains superabsorbent stripes that absorb and lock wound exudate.
Cutimed Siltec Plus
Essity

Cutimed Siltec Plus

Soft-tack, silicone foam dressing that supports initial adhesion and provides atraumatic dressing changes. Also contains superabsorbent stripes that absorb and lock wound exudate.
Cutimed Siltec Plus Heel
Essity

Cutimed Siltec Plus Heel

Soft-tack silicone foam dressing for atraumatic dressing changes that contains superabsorbent stripes which absorb and lock wound exudate. Designed for the heel.

Cutimed Siltec Sacrum
Essity

Cutimed Siltec Sacrum

Feather-tack, sacral silicone foam dressing for atraumatic dressing changes that contains superabsorbent stripes that absorb and lock wound exudate.

FarlaFoam.S
Farla Medical Healthcare

FarlaFoam.S

Comprises a waterproof, polyurethane film backing, a highly absorbent sodium carboxymethyl cellulose layer, a polyurethane foam pad and a silicone gel adhesive wound contact layer

FoamLite Convatec
Convatec

FoamLite Convatec

A thin, conformable, laminated polyurethane layered foam dressing. Consists of a waterproof outer polyurethane film, an absorbent foam pad and a perforated gentle silicone adhesive.

HydroTac
Hartmann

HydroTac

Foam dressing with a gas-permeable, waterproof and bacteria resistant outer layer made of polyurethane, coated with a hydrogel layer.

HydroTac Comfort
Hartmann

HydroTac Comfort

Foam dressing with a gas-permeable, waterproof and bacteria resistant outer layer made of polyurethane, coated with a hydrogel layer. The dressing has an adhesive border, coated with a polyacrylate adhesive.

Kerraheel
Solventum (KCI Medical)

Kerraheel

Sterile hydrocellular heel dressing with a vapour-permeable, waterproof and bacteria-resistant polyurethane film
Kliniderm Foam
Mediq

Kliniderm Foam

A sterile, soft, flexible, non-adhesive polyurethane foam dressing with a waterproof film backing. Suitable for use under compression bandaging. Heel variant available.
Kliniderm Foam Border
Mediq

Kliniderm Foam Border

A sterile, soft, flexible, polyurethane foam dressing with a waterproof film backing and adhesive border. Suitable for use under compression bandaging.
Kliniderm Foam Silicone
Mediq

Kliniderm Foam Silicone

A soft, conformable absorbent polyurethane foam dressing with an adhesive silicone wound contact layer and a moisture permeable film backing
Kliniderm Foam Silicone Border
Mediq

Kliniderm Foam Silicone Border

A soft, conformable absorbent polyurethane foam dressing with an adhesive silicone wound contact layer with waterproof film outer layer and adhesive border.
Kliniderm Foam Silicone Lite
Mediq

Kliniderm Foam Silicone Lite

A soft, light, conformable, absorbent polyurethane foam dressing with an adhesive silicone wound contact layer and a moisture permeable film backing
Kliniderm Foam Silicone Lite Border
Mediq

Kliniderm Foam Silicone Lite Border

A soft, light, conformable absorbent polyurethane foam dressing with an adhesive silicone wound contact layer with waterproof film outer layer and adhesive border
Mepilex
Mölnlycke

Mepilex

A highly conformable foam dressing consisting of a flexible absorbent polyurethane foam, a soft silicone wound contact layer and a film backing.
Mepilex Border Comfort
Mölnlycke

Mepilex Border Comfort

Bordered foam dressing with proprietary Flex Technology for superior comfort and conformability. Consists of a soft silicone wound contact layer, a flexible, absorbent pad with three layers (a foam, a non-woven spreading layer and a layer with superabsorbent fibres) and a film backing.
Mepilex Border Comfort Lite
Mölnlycke

Mepilex Border Comfort Lite

Light bordered foam dressing with proprietary Flex Technology for comfort and conformability. Consists of soft silicone wound contact layer, flexible absorbent pad in two layers (a foam and a non-woven layer) and film backing.
Mepilex Border Flex
Mölnlycke

Mepilex Border Flex

Bordered foam dressing with flex cuts for hard-to-dress areas. Consists of a soft silicone wound contact layer, a flexible, absorbent pad with three layers (a foam, a non-woven spreading layer and a layer with superabsorbent fibres) and a film backing. Available with C-cuts or Y-cut.
Mepilex Border Heel
Mölnlycke

Mepilex Border Heel

Bordered foam dressing shaped to conform to the heel. Consists of a soft silicone wound contact layer, a flexible, absorbent pad with three layers (a foam, a non-woven spreading layer and a layer with superabsorbent fibres) and a film backing.
Mepilex Border Sacrum
Mölnlycke

Mepilex Border Sacrum

Bordered foam dressing shaped to conform to the sacrum. Consists of a soft silicone wound contact layer, an absorbent foam pad containing a silver compound and activated carbon, a layer with superabsorbent fibres and a film backing.
Mepilex Heel
Mölnlycke

Mepilex Heel

A highly conformable foam dressing shaped to fit the heel. Consists of a flexible absorbent polyurethane foam, soft silicone wound contact layer and a film backing.
Mepilex Lite
Mölnlycke

Mepilex Lite

Light foam dressing consisting of a soft silicone wound contact layer, a flexible absorbent pad and a film backing
Mepilex Up
Mölnlycke

Mepilex Up

A soft silicone foam dressing designed to minimise leakage and improve clinical outcomes. Its dimpled foam enhances fluid spread in all directions, even against gravity, ensuring superior exudate management and reducing maceration risk. Despite its thin profile, it effectively manages high fluid volumes and various exudate viscosities, suitable for all wound healing stages.
Mepilex XT
Mölnlycke

Mepilex XT

A highly conformable foam dressing that absorbs both low and high viscosity exudate. Consists of a flexible absorbent polyurethane foam, soft silicone wound contact layer and a film backing.
Moderex Border
Zelador

Moderex Border

Absorbent polyurethane foam dressing secured with adhesive border to provide waterproof barrier against bacteria.
PermaFoam Classic
Hartmann

PermaFoam Classic

Hydrophilic polymer with a three-dimensional foam structure which can effectively absorb wound exudate and maintain a moist wound environment.

RespoSorb Silicone
Hartmann

RespoSorb Silicone

Superabsorbent dressing with a silicone adhesive wound contact layer. It is suitable for a wide range of chronic and acute exuding wounds. The dressing will absorb wound fluid and lock it away protecting your wound and surrounding skin.
RespoSorb Silicone Border
Hartmann

RespoSorb Silicone Border

Superabsorbent dressing with a silicone adhesive wound contact layer and adhesive border. It is suitable for a wide range of chronic and acute exuding wounds. The dressing will absorb wound fluid and lock it away protecting your wound and surrounding skin.

Reston Self-Adhering Foam
Solventum (KCI Medical)

Reston Self-Adhering Foam

Self-adhering open-cell foam designed to protect skin from splints, casts and prostheses. Lightweight and conformable. Can be cut, layered and shaped. Not intended as a pressure-reducing device.
Spirit Foam
Spirit Health

Spirit Foam

Sterile silicone wound contact dressing that consists of soft highly absorbent foam with a permeable polyurethane foam film backing, designed to absorb and retain exudate while maintaining a moist wound environment.

Spirit Silicone Foam
Spirit Health

Spirit Silicone Foam

Dressing constructed from a vapour permeable polyurethane film, a superabsorbent core and a gentle silicone adhesive wound contact layer. This multi-layer construction facilitates dynamic fluid management to provide the optimum moist wound environment and minimizes trauma and pain during dressing changes. The range consists of border, lite border, non-border and sacral silicone foam dressings to meet a wide range of needs.

Suprasorb P SensiFlex
L&R

Suprasorb P SensiFlex

WaveCut Technology in the non-woven components increases flexibility, designed to move with the patient, reducing pull on the dressing’s border and enhancing comfort and ensuring secure, long-lasting adhesions. Allows movement in all directions and decreases the risk of early detachment. The adhesive allows for atraumatic removal, is gentle on the skin, and enhances patient comfort.

Suprasorb P Sensitive
L&R

Suprasorb P Sensitive

Silicone-based foam dressing consisting of a 5-layer technology. An atraumatic OptiSil wound contact layer, a layer of polyurethane absorbent foam, a non-woven distribution layer, a superabsorbent polymer core and an external film backing layer. Available in 3 varieties: border, border lite and non-border.
Tegaderm Foam
Solventum (KCI Medical)

Tegaderm Foam

Highly absorbent polyurethane foam dressing with semipermeable film backing layer. 3M logos indicate upper surface of dressing. Available in a variety of sizes and styles. Suitable for use under compression.
Tegaderm Foam Adhesive
Solventum (KCI Medical)

Tegaderm Foam Adhesive

Highly absorbent polyurethane foam dressing with semipermeable film backing layer and adhesive border. Comprises four layers for high fluid absorption. Adapts to changing fluid levels in the wound to create a moist environment that promotes healing.
Tegaderm Silicone Foam Border Dressing
Solventum (KCI Medical)

Tegaderm Silicone Foam Border Dressing

Silicone adhesive wound dressing
Tegaderm Silicone Foam Dressing
Solventum (KCI Medical)

Tegaderm Silicone Foam Dressing

Stays in place with minimal lifting and rolling. It is an appropriate choice for your wound management and pressure injury prevention programs. Gentle even on fragile skin and does not cause damage to the wound, periwound or surrounding skin. It can be used with compression therapy and is designed to manage varying levels of exudate, from low to high.
UrgoStart
Urgo Medical

UrgoStart

Lipido-colloid foam dressing with soft-adherent TLC-NOSF Healing Matrix that jellifies in contact with wound exudate, reducing MMP levels and restoring balance to close wounds sooner. Also contains an absorbent polyurethane foam pad. NICE 2019 medical technology guidance (MTG42) states that evidence supports the case for adopting UrgoStart dressings to treat diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers.

UrgoStart Border
Urgo Medical

UrgoStart Border

Lipido-colloid foam dressing with soft-adherent TLC-NOSF Healing Matrix that jellifies in contact with wound exudate, reducing MMP levels and restoring balance to close wounds sooner. Also contains an absorbent polyurethane foam pad and a protective non-woven polyurethane backing. NICE 2019 medical technology guidance (MTG42) states that evidence supports the case for adopting UrgoStart dressings to treat diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers.
UrgoStart Plus Border
Urgo Medical

UrgoStart Plus Border

Polyabsorbent fibre dressing containing soft-adherent TLC-NOSF Healing Matrix that jellifies in contact with wound exudate, reducing MMP levels and restoring balance to close wounds sooner. The polyabsorbent fibres bind, trap and retain exudate, slough and debris. Also contains a superabsorbent layer and a silicone border with showerproof backing. NICE 2019 medical technology guidance (MTG42) states that evidence supports the case for adopting UrgoStart dressings to treat diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers.

UrgoTul Absorb
Urgo Medical

UrgoTul Absorb

A soft-adherent foam dressing featuring TLC (technology lipido-colloid) Healing Matrix that provides a nurturing environment for healing, pain-free dressing changes and harm-free care. Can stay in place for up to 7 days.
Xtrasorb Foam
Gentell

Xtrasorb Foam

Two-layer latex-free bordered foam wound dressing, comprising a polyurethan waterproof foam wound contact layer and a superabsorbent copolymer sheet.