Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

Wound contact layers

Adaptic

Adaptic

A non-adherent primary dressing comprised of knitted cellulose acetate mesh impregnated with a petrolatum emulsion. Can be cut to size. Can be used with compression therapy.

Adaptic Digit

Adaptic Digit

Non-adherent digit dressing made of a tacky, silicone-coated, open-knit, cellulose fabric with a double-coiled tubular bandage

Adaptic Touch

Adaptic Touch

Non-adherent primary wound contact layer comprising an unique cellulose acetate mesh coated with a soft tack silicone

Askina DresSil

Soft silicone wound contact dressing with polyurethane foam film backing

Askina SilNet

Soft silicone wound contact layer designed to protect the wound site and improve comfort during changes

Atrauman

Atrauman

Non-medicated ointment dressings suitable for the treatment of superficial acute and chronic wounds. As a non-adherent wound contact layer, it is suitable for preventing the secondary dressing from sticking to the wound bed and for keeping wound edges and surrounding skin supple.

Atrauman Silicone

Atrauman Silicone

Soft and permeable wound contact layer dressings coated on both sides with silicone gel. For the treatment of superficial, acute and chronic, slightly to moderately exuding wounds.

Biatain Contact

One-sided silicone contact layer for atraumatic removal and wound protection. Composed of a perforated transparent polyurethane support film and a wound direct-contact layer in a silicone gel.

Cuticell Contact

Cuticell Contact

Primary wound contact layer consisting of an elastic and transparent polyurethane film coated with soft silicone.

FarlaCONTACT

FarlaCONTACT

Two-sided silicone dressing with wound contact layer of silicone adhesive, mesh and polyurethane film

GentilFoam

Soft silicone foam dressing manufactured from hydrophilic polyurethane foam, coated with a soft silicone adhesive layer, also available in a bordered ‘all-in-one’ presentation with soft silicone adhesive.

Kliniderm Silicone Wound Contact Layer

Kliniderm Silicone Wound Contact Layer

One-sided soft-silicone wound contact layer with porous structure that allows exudate to pass into outer absorbent dressing. One-sided layer prevents secondary dressing from sticking to wound contact layer. Can also be used as a protective layer on non-exuding wounds, on areas with fragile skin and in negative pressure wound therapy.

Mepilex Transfer

Mepilex Transfer

A soft silicone contact layer, with an ultra-conformable foam that allows exudate to be transferred vertically into a secondary absorbent pad

Mepitel

Mepitel

Two-sided, transparent, perforated, with silicone on both sides of the flexible polyamide mesh. The open mesh structure allows exudate to pass into an secondary absorbent dressing

Mepitel One

Mepitel One

Soft silicone wound contact layer with silicone on one side of a highly transparent and flexible polyurethane mesh

Moderex Border Plus

Four-piece breathable bordered foam dressing comprising gentle silicone contact layer, non-woven layer, superabsorbent polyurethane foam core and water and bacteria repellent protective backing.

Moderex Plus

Three-layer foam dressing comprising gentle adherent silicone contact layer, highly absorbent polyurethane foam core and water and bacteria repellent backing

Rylon-1

Non-adherent, breathable, silicone wound dressing

Silflex

Silflex

Wound contact layer made from polyester mesh coated with soft silicone

Silon-TSR

Provides a moist wound environment for rapid epithelialization and a non-adherent surface for maximum patient comfort.

SilTact

A thin and flexible silicone wound contact layer.The product's perforations are designed to allow fluid to pass through into a secondary dressing, which prevents maceration and promotes undisturbed wound healing. The transparent mesh design facilitates observation without the removal, which extends wear time and reduces dressing changes. The soft silicone adhesive ensures atraumatic removal. Latex-free.

Spycra Protect

Soft silicone adhesive dressing designed to prevent friction damage and assist wound healing. The patented ReSkin Silicone Skin Technology combines a super-soft silicone adhesive and a bi-elastic top layer that’s elastic in both length and width.

UrgoTul

UrgoTul

Flexible contact layer containing a 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.

UrgoTul Duo

UrgoTul Duo

A non-adherent light absorbency contact layer containing TLC Healing Matrix to promote wound healing and allow pain-free dressing changes. It is composed of a polyester mesh impregnated with hydrocolloid and petroleum jelly particles, combined with a protective viscose lining for light absorbency.

UrgoTul Silver

Flexible and conformable antimicrobial contact layer, consisting of a non-adherent TLC-Ag Healing Matrix that enables pain-free dressing changes and can stay in place for up to 7 days. The silver ions provide a fast and broad-spectrum antimicrobial efficacy, including on strains that are resistant to antibiotics.