- Condition: Factory New
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Learn more:
- MFR: Smith & Nephew Ships from MFI Medical
- MPN: 66800452
- Phone: (800) 876-1261
Frequently asked questions
Does this dressing provide a secure seal?
Yes, the ALLEVYN AG Gentle Border is specifically engineered to provide a tight and reliable seal. It features a secure and gentle adhesive border designed to adhere firmly against the skin, ensuring maximum protection for the wound site and helping to prevent bacterial contamination.
Does this dressing provide robust antibacterial protection?
Yes, the ALLEVYN AG Gentle Border is specifically engineered to provide robust protection against wound infection through dual mechanisms:
- Active Antibacterial Silver (Ag) Technology: The dressing’s core features embedded silver ions, which actively prevent bacterial ingress and colonization, significantly minimizing the risk of wound infection.
- Secure, Reliable Seal: It utilizes a gentle but secure adhesive border that ensures a tight seal against the surrounding skin. This physical barrier is crucial for preventing external contaminants and bacteria from entering the wound site, making it ideal for managing burns and surgical incisions.
What types of wounds is this best for?
This specialized adhesive wound dressing pad is ideal for covering spot wounds, including burns and post-surgical sites, providing targeted protection.
What are the dimensions of this dressing pad?
The Smith & Nephew ALLEVYN AG GENTLE BORDER dressing measures 7.5 x 7.5 cm.
This size is designed for covering spot wounds, such as surgical sites or burns. A key feature is the gentle, secure adhesive border, which creates a tight seal against the skin to help prevent bacteria from entering the wound area, thereby reducing the risk of infection.
Does the dressing stay in place well?
Its key feature is a secure fit adhesive border, crafted to maintain a tight seal against the skin, helping the dressing stay firmly in position.
How does this dressing actively prevent infection?
The ALLEVYN AG Gentle Border provides dual protection against wound infection:1. Active Antibacterial Technology: The core of the dressing incorporates advanced silver ion technology (Ag), which is specifically designed to prevent bacterial ingress and minimize the risk of infection.2. Secure, Gentle Seal: The dressing is surrounded by an adhesive border that ensures a tight, reliable seal against the skin. This seal creates a crucial physical barrier, preventing external contaminants and bacteria from entering the wound site.
Does the ALLEVYN AG dressing prevent infection?
Yes, the ALLEVYN AG Gentle Border dressing is specifically designed to help prevent infection in wounds. It achieves this protection through multiple key features:
- Secure Barrier: The gentle adhesive border creates a tight, secure seal against the skin, which is crucial for preventing external bacteria from entering the wound site.
- Antimicrobial Action: The ‘AG’ in the product name implies the presence of Silver (Ag), which is incorporated for its antimicrobial properties to help mitigate the risk of infection.
- Targeted Coverage: This specialized pad is intended for covering specific spot wounds, such as surgical sites or burns, maintaining a protective environment for healing.
Is this product new and unused?
Yes, the Smith & Nephew ALLEVYN AG Gentle Border is supplied in Factory New condition, ensuring it is unused and in perfect condition for medical application.
Does this dressing have silver for antimicrobial protection?
Yes, the “AG” in ALLEVYN AG GENTLE BORDER implies the presence of Silver (Ag), which is known for its antimicrobial properties, helping to prevent bacterial entry and potential infection in the wound site.
What makes this dressing gentle on skin?
The ALLEVYN AG Gentle Border dressing is designed with a gentle adhesive border that provides a secure yet skin-friendly seal. This ensures the dressing adheres reliably without causing undue trauma or irritation during application or removal.