- Condition: Factory New
- Weight: 5.21 lb
- The pink Allevyn Life foam dressings contain hydrocellular foam, a highly absorbent core and masking layers.
- Their special shape supports use in the sacral area and fits around the cleft.
- The masking layer keeps strike-through visibility low.
- An absorbent core locks in fluid and reduces odor.
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Learn more:
- MFR: Smith & Nephew Ships from MFI Medical
- MPN: 66801307
- Phone: (800) 876-1261
Frequently asked questions
Does this dressing really fit the sacral area well?
Yes, the ALLEVYN LIFE SACRUM dressing features a specialized tail design that is specifically engineered to conform precisely around the sacral cleft. This design directly addresses common issues like dressing tenting, ensuring effective wound coverage and secure adherence over irregular contours.
Is the specialized design research-backed?
Yes, the specialized design of the ALLEVYN Life Sacrum dressing is highly research-backed.
It was developed following detailed observational ethnographic research involving both patients and clinical staff. This methodology ensures the unique contour and specialized tail are optimized to address real-world challenges and promote wearability.
Key benefit:
- The shape is specifically designed to fit effectively around the cleft, mitigating common application problems such as the dressing tenting (lifting) away from the wound bed.
Is this product supplied in new condition?
Yes, this pack of ALLEVYN Life Sacrum dressings is supplied in Factory New condition. This ensures you receive sterile, high-quality products for optimal wound care.
How many dressings come in one pack?
Each purchase includes a convenient pack of 10 units of the ALLEVYN LIFE SACRUM (LARGE) dressing.
What is the specific purpose of the tail design?
The specialized tail design is crucial for managing wounds in the sacral region. It allows the dressing to fit around the sacral cleft, actively working to mitigate common application difficulties such as the dressing lifting or ‘tenting’ away from the wound bed.
What size is this particular dressing?
This specific product is the Large size of the ALLEVYN LIFE SACRUM dressing.
Is this dressing designed for the sacral area?
Yes, the ALLEVYN Life Sacrum dressing is specifically engineered for wounds located in the sacral area and designed to address the challenges of that anatomical location.
Key features of this specialized design include:
- Contoured Tail: The dressing features a unique shape with a tail designed to fit securely around the sacral cleft.
- Tenting Mitigation: This specialized contour helps prevent common application issues, such as the dressing lifting or ‘tenting’ away from the wound bed, ensuring better adherence.
- Clinical Basis: Its design was informed by extensive observational research involving patients and clinicians to ensure optimal fit and performance on this difficult body contour.
This specific product is the Large size, supplied in a pack of 10 units.
Is this product still being manufactured?
Yes, the product status indicates that it is not discontinued and is still actively manufactured.
What is the manufacturer part number?
The manufacturer part number (MPN) for this product is 66801307.
How long will it take for the product to ship?
The estimated lead time for shipping this product is 2-3 weeks, as it ships directly from the manufacturer.