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Condition:
- Weight: 5.95 lb
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Gentell
Ships from MFI Medical
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MPN: DKC77041
- Phone: (215) 788-2700
Frequently asked questions
Is this dressing reliably non-adherent?
Yes, the Gentell Shur-Conform Oil Emulsion Dressing is specifically designed to be reliably non-adherent, which is a key feature for minimizing wound trauma and supporting the healing process.
Its non-adherent quality stems from its specialized composition:
- Knitted Cellulose Acetate Fabric: Provides flexibility and allows the dressing to easily conform to body contours.
- Formulated Petrolatum Emulsion Coating: This coating prevents the dressing from adhering directly to the wound surface.
This design ensures that removal is gentle, reducing pain and avoiding disruption to newly formed, delicate tissue.
Is the oil emulsion dressing supplied sterile?
The Gentell Shur-Conform Oil Emulsion Dressing is supplied sterile. This is a crucial feature that ensures hygiene and adherence to necessary standards for wound care application, helping to maintain a clean environment for the healing process.
Does this dressing conform to body contours?
Yes, the Gentell Shur-Conform Oil Emulsion Dressing is specifically designed for high flexibility and conformance, which is one of its primary advantages. It is constructed using knitted cellulose acetate fabric, a material chosen because it:
- Conforms easily and precisely to various body contours and joint areas.
- Ensures consistent contact with the wound bed, which is crucial for optimal healing.
This highly conformable design, combined with the formulated petrolatum emulsion coating, minimizes trauma during movement and dressing changes while maintaining a favorable moist wound environment.
Does the dressing promote healthy healing?
Yes, the Gentell Shur-Conform Oil Emulsion Dressing is specifically designed to support optimal, undisturbed wound healing. Its specialized composition minimizes trauma during dressing changes while maintaining a favorable environment for recovery.
Key features that promote recovery include:
- Non-Adherence: The knitted cellulose acetate fabric is coated with a formulated petrolatum emulsion. This prevents the dressing from sticking to the wound bed, reducing pain and avoiding the disruption of delicate new tissue growth upon removal.
- Optimal Conformance: The flexible, knitted structure allows the dressing to easily mold and conform to the body’s contours, ensuring consistent contact and continuous protection across the wound site.
- Moist Healing Environment: The specialized petrolatum emulsion coating provides a protective layer that helps maintain the necessary moist environment for efficient wound recovery.
- Sterility: The product is supplied sterile, meeting essential clinical hygiene standards for safe application.
Is the dressing highly non-adherent?
Yes, this dressing is specifically engineered to be highly non-adherent, a critical feature for supporting the healing process and maximizing patient comfort.
This benefit is achieved through the dressing’s specialized construction:
- The base material is a flexible, knitted cellulose acetate fabric.
- This fabric is thoroughly coated with a specialized, formulated petrolatum emulsion.
This non-stick coating prevents the dressing from adhering to the wound bed, which ensures:
- Minimized Trauma: Delicate healing tissue is protected upon removal.
- Reduced Pain: Dressing changes are less painful for the patient.
- Moist Environment: It helps maintain an optimal moist wound environment for recovery.
What high-quality materials are used?
The Gentell Shur-Conform dressing utilizes components specifically chosen for superior performance, ensuring maximal patient comfort and minimal disruption to the wound bed:<ul><li>Base Layer: Knitted cellulose acetate fabric. This fabric is highly flexible, allowing the dressing to conform closely to complex body contours.</li><li>Coating: A specialized, non-adherent petrolatum emulsion. This formulated coating prevents the dressing from sticking to the wound, significantly reducing trauma and pain when the dressing is removed.</li></ul>
What versatile sizes are available?
The Gentell Shur-Conform Oil Emulsion Dressing is available in several versatile dimensions to ensure optimal coverage and conformance for different wound areas.
These sterile, non-adherent dressings—made from knitted cellulose acetate coated with a formulated petrolatum emulsion—are offered in the following primary sizes and corresponding packaging configurations:
| Size (Inches) | Units per Box | Boxes per Case |
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| 3” x 3” | 50 | 12 |
| 3” x 8” | 36 or 24 | 6 |
| 3” x 16” | 36 | 6 |
The conformable nature of the dressing makes it highly adaptable, supporting the healing process by minimizing trauma during dressing changes.
What convenient packaging options are available?
| The Gentell Shur-Conform Oil Emulsion Dressing is available in several sterile, bulk packaging options, allowing you to choose the size and quantity best suited for your clinical requirements. The available case configurations are detailed below: | Dressing Size | Dressings per Box | Boxes per Case | Total Units per Case | :— | :— | :— | :— | 3” x 3” | 50 | 12 | 600 | 3” x 16” | 36 | 6 | 216 | 3” x 8” | 36 | 6 | 216 | 3” x 8” | 24 | 6 | 144 |
What quality materials ensure conforming comfort?
The Gentell Shur-Conform dressing utilizes specialized components engineered for optimal wound management and patient comfort:
- Knitted Cellulose Acetate Fabric: This flexible material ensures the dressing easily drapes and conforms to body contours, providing comprehensive and consistent coverage.
- Formulated Petrolatum Emulsion Coating: This proprietary coating creates a highly non-adherent surface. This significantly minimizes sticking to the wound bed, which reduces trauma and prevents disruption of delicate tissue when the dressing is removed.
All dressings are supplied sterile for safe and appropriate application.
Is this Shur-Conform dressing sterile?
Yes, the Gentell Shur-Conform Oil Emulsion Dressing is supplied in a sterile condition.
This is a critical feature that ensures the dressing meets the necessary hygiene standards for direct wound contact applications. Using a sterile dressing helps to minimize the risk of infection and supports a safe and effective healing environment for wound care.