Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

Foams

ActivHeal Foam Adhesive

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

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

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

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

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 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

Advazorb Heel

A non-adherent polyurethane foam dressing with a permeable film backing designed to fit around the heel

Advazorb Sacral

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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 Foam

Two layered, non-adherent foam dressing consisting of a soft hydrophilic polyurethane foam layer and a transparent polyurethane film backing

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

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

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

Biatain Silicone

A soft, conformable, absorbent polyurethane foam pad with a vapour-permeable film backing and a gentle silicone adhesive border. 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

A soft, conformable, thin, absorbent polyurethane foam pad with a vapour-permeable film backing and a gentle silicone adhesive border. The dressing has 3D Fit technology, which means the foam conforms to the wound bed to fill the gap and reduce pooling of exudate.

Biatain Silicone Non-Border

Soft, conformable, absorbent polyurethane foam pad with vapour-permeable film backing and silicone adhesive. 3DFit technology means the foam conforms to the wound bed to fill the gap and reduce pooling of exudate.

Biatain-Ibu Non-adhesive

A soft polyurethane foam dressing with vapour-permeable film backing. Impregnated with ibuprofen. The dressing conforms to the wound bed to fill the gap and reduce pooling of exudate. Bevelled edges.

Biatain-Ibu Soft-Hold

Soft, conformable, polyurethane foam dressing with vapour-permeable film backing and a partially-adherent contact layer. Impregnated with ibuprofen. Conforms to wound bed to fill gap and reduce pooling of exudate.

C-Foam Silicone

A non-bordered foam 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.

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 with Border

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.

ComfiHeal

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

ConvaFoam Border

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

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

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

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)

A three-layer dressing comprising a highly absorbent polyurethane foam core, a breathable polyurethane film and a translucent, breathable polyurethane backing

CovaWound Silicone Foam

Comprises an atraumatic, soft silicone adhesive, an absorbent polyurethane foam core and a vapour-permeable polyurethane membrane

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

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)

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

Cutimed Cavity

Cutimed Cavity

Sterile single-use dressing made from hydrophilic, absorbent polyurethane foam.

Cutimed Siltec

Cutimed Siltec

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

Cutimed Siltec B

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

Cutimed Siltec L

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

Cutimed Siltec Plus

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

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

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

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

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.

Kerraheel

Kerraheel

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

Kliniderm Foam

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mepilex Lite

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

Mepilex Up

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

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

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

RespoSorb Silicone

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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