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- MFR: Smith & Nephew Ships from MFI Medical
- MPN: 66020045
- Phone: (800) 876-1261
Frequently asked questions
Is the dressing designed for secure self-adhesion?
Yes, the ALLEVYN ADHESIVE dressing is specifically engineered for secure and reliable wound management.
Key features ensuring its secure fit and protection include:
- Secure Self-Adhesion: The dressing utilizes a reliable adhesive layer to ensure it remains firmly and effectively positioned over the wound site.
- High Conformability: Thanks to its unique triple layer formation, the dressing conforms exceptionally well to body contours, which enhances both secure placement and patient comfort.
- Protective Barrier: Once applied, the secure adhesion helps create a protective seal, making the dressing both waterproof and providing a robust bacteria-proof exterior barrier.
Is the dressing highly absorbent?
Yes, the ALLEVYN ADHESIVE dressing is designed for high absorbency. It features a unique triple-layer formation specifically engineered to effectively manage fluid levels from chronic or acute exuding wounds. This design ensures efficient fluid handling while maintaining conformability and secure self-adhesion.
Is this foam dressing highly conformable?
Yes, the Smith & Nephew ALLEVYN ADHESIVE dressing is specifically engineered for high conformability.
This feature is central to its unique triple layer formation, which is designed to balance superior performance features:
- Excellent Conformability: Allows the dressing to contour effectively to the body, ensuring a comfortable and secure fit across various wound shapes.
- High Absorbency: Effectively manages exudate from chronic or acute wounds.
- Secure Functionality: The conformability works alongside secure self-adhesion, maintaining position while providing a protective barrier that is both waterproof and bacteria-proof.
Is the ALLEVYN dressing waterproof and bacteria-proof?
Yes, the Smith & Nephew ALLEVYN ADHESIVE dressing is specifically engineered to provide superior protection for exuding wounds.It utilizes a secure exterior barrier that is both waterproof and bacteria-proof. This key feature, combined with its unique triple layer formation, ensures the wound is:
- Shielded: Protected from external contaminants and moisture.
- Managed: Provided with secure self-adhesion and high absorbency for effective exudate management.
How many dressings are included in a carton?
Each carton contains 10 units of the ALLEVYN ADHESIVE dressing.
What is the exact size of the dressings?
The nominal dimensions of each individual Smith & Nephew ALLEVYN ADHESIVE dressing are 17.5 cm x 17.5 cm.
Is the ALLEVYN ADHESIVE suitable for chronic exuding wounds?
Yes, the Smith & Nephew ALLEVYN ADHESIVE dressing is specifically engineered for the management of both chronic and acute exuding wounds.
Its construction utilizes a unique triple layer formation that provides several key benefits essential for advanced wound management:
- High Absorbency: Effectively manages exudate from heavily draining wounds.
- Protection: Offers a secure, self-adhesive barrier that is both waterproof and bacteria-proof, minimizing the risk of contamination.
- Comfort & Fit: Provides excellent conformability to body contours for secure placement.
Is this dressing engineered with a unique construction?
Yes, the ALLEVYN ADHESIVE dressing is engineered with a unique triple-layer formation designed for superior performance in managing chronic or acute exuding wounds.
This specialized construction integrates several critical features:
- High Absorbency: Effectively manages exudate from the wound.
- Conformability: Ensures the dressing molds well to body contours for better contact.
- Secure Self-Adhesion: Provides reliable fixation, ensuring the dressing stays in place.
- Protective Barrier: The exterior is both waterproof and acts as a bacteria-proof barrier, protecting the wound from external contaminants.
Is this product new?
Yes, this product is supplied in Factory New condition.
What is the primary use of this dressing?
The Smith & Nephew ALLEVYN ADHESIVE dressing is primarily used for the management of chronic or acute exuding wounds.