- Condition: Factory New
- Weight: 10.7 lb
- Designed to minimize trauma, save nursing time and lower total dressing costs
- Replaces non-adherent dressings, gauze and abdominal pads
- Because Exu-Dry is permeable and non-occlusive, it can be used as a wet or dry dressing on clean or contaminated wounds
- The one-piece, multi-layer sealed construction eliminates frayed edges, loose threads and linting
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Learn more:
- MFR: Smith & Nephew Ships from MFI Medical
- MPN: 5999024
- Phone: (800) 876-1261
Frequently asked questions
What types of wounds is this dressing best for?
This dressing is ideal for wounds requiring high absorbency and large surface area coverage, such as large, exuding wounds, and is designed for clinical and medical applications where multi-layer dressing stability is necessary.
Can I use these with other topical treatments?
Yes, the Exu-Dry dressing is highly versatile and designed to be compatible with a wide variety of topical agents, allowing you to incorporate it into your existing wound care protocols easily.
Will this dressing stick to the wound site?
No, it features a specialized wound-contact layer made of high-density polyethylene specifically designed to minimize adherence. This helps protect delicate granulation tissue and ensures a more comfortable, trauma-free removal during dressing changes.
Can this be used on contaminated wounds?
Yes. Because the dressing is permeable and non-occlusive, it is suitable for application on both clean and contaminated wounds, offering flexible use cases for different clinical situations.
What materials are used in the four-layer dressing?
The Smith & Nephew Exu-Dry dressing is engineered with a four-layer construction, designed for high absorbency and secure application. The materials used for each distinct layer are:
- Inner Absorbent Layers: A highly absorbent rayon/cellulose blend designed to manage exudate effectively.
- Outer Layer: High density polyethylene, which provides external structure and protection.
- Anti Shear Layer: High density polyethylene, intended to minimize movement and friction against the wound site.
- Wound Contact Layer: High density polyethylene, ensuring non-adherence or selective contact with the wound surface.
Is an anti-shear layer included?
Yes, the dressing includes a dedicated high-density polyethylene anti-shear layer to minimize friction and related trauma during application or removal.
Is this a new product?
Yes, this product is supplied in Factory New condition.
Is the dressing a one-piece design?
Yes, it is a one-piece wound dressing system, engineered with a four-layer structure for comprehensive wound management.
Does the dressing's outer layer provide good protection?
Yes, the dressing features a high-density polyethylene outer layer, which provides a protective barrier for effective wound management and enhances the overall durability of the dressing.
Does it prevent messy linting or fraying?
Absolutely. The dressing features a durable, one-piece construction with sealed edges. This design effectively prevents fraying and loose threads, ensuring that lint does not contaminate the wound and the integrity of the dressing is maintained during wear.