Product features:

Allevyn Silver Foam Dressing Adhesive
Securely adhering antimicrobial foam dressing

Allevyn Silver Adhesive Foam Dressing is a highly absorbent, antimicrobial, and securely adhesive wound dressing. The absorbent foam core with integrated silver supports the management of wounds at risk of infection and infected wounds with moderate to heavy exudate. It effectively supports the treatment of chronic, acute, shallow, and deep wounds. The antimicrobial effect of Allevyn Silver Adhesive Foam Dressing lasts up to seven days and protects against a broad spectrum of pathogens, including MRSA. The reliable adhesion of the conformable and cushioning dressing ensures high patient comfort for up to seven days.

Features and benefits:
Allevyn Silver Adhesive Foam Dressing has antimicrobial properties thanks to integrated silver, which have been proven to protect wounds against bacteria, thus preventing and reducing infections. These antimicrobial properties last for up to seven days. The hypoallergenic adhesive surface provides maximum hold under high stress, even on difficult-to-reach areas of the body. The easy application and removal of Allevyn Silver Adhesive Foam Dressing ensures convenient handling. The highly absorbent foam core securely locks in wound exudate, creating an ideal moist wound environment that accelerates the healing process.

Less pain:
Fewer dressing changes, less maceration and skin irritation.

High wearing comfort:
Soft, flexible and conformable, latex-free formulation, does not stick to the wound.

More quality of life
Bacteria- and waterproof outer film allows showering.

Increased security:
Ideal for use on infected or at-risk wounds and dynamic exudate management for a moist wound environment. Barrier against MRSA.

Cost and time savings:
Fewer dressing changes thanks to dressing dwell times of up to 7 days (5 days in the sacral area) support economical wound care.

Areas of application:
Allevyn Silver adhesive foam dressing is ideal for use on infected and infection-prone wounds:

• Pressure ulcers
• lower leg ulcers
• Ulcers in diabetic foot
• Malignant wounds
• Surgical wounds
• First and second degree burns
• Transplant wounds
• Skin fissures
• Ulcerating lesions

Source: www.smith-nephew.com
As of May 2020