Product features:

Allevyn Gentle Border Heel
Anatomically shaped, gently adhesive foam dressing

ALLEVYN Gentle Border Heel is a highly absorbent, gently adhesive wound dressing. Its foam core supports the management of wounds with moderate to heavy exudate. The dressing's shape is designed for easy dressing of wounds in difficult-to-reach areas, such as the heel. The broad silicone gel coating is particularly well-suited for sensitive skin. The adhesive border provides a gentle and secure hold, eliminating the need for additional fixation. The reliable exudate management and the dependable adhesion of this conforming and cushioning dressing offer the patient up to seven days of comfortable wear. The waterproof outer film allows for daily showering and washing.

A non-allergenic silicone gel coating ensures a secure and gentle hold and does not slip, even without a secondary fixation. This makes ALLEVYN Gentle Border Heel very comfortable to wear. The dressing is easy to apply and remove.^2,6 Atraumatic dressing changes minimize patient pain.^2,4,6 ALLEVYN Gentle Border Heel is suitable for use on sensitive skin.^2,3,6

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

High wearing comfort:
Soft, flexible and supple, latex-free formulation.

Improved quality of life:
Waterproof outer film allows washing and showering.

Increased security:
Secure germ barrier (MRSA) and dynamic exudate management for a moist wound environment.

Cost and time savings:
Fewer dressing changes thanks to dressing stays of up to 7 days support economical wound care.

Easy application and care for difficult body parts:
Dimensionally stable, no secondary fixation necessary.

Areas of application:

• Pressure sores
• leg ulcers
• Infected wounds
• Diabetic ulcer
• malignant wounds
• Surgical wounds
• First and second degree burns
• Split-thickness skin graft donor sites

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