Allevyn Gentle Border (12.5cm x 12.5cm) - 10 Dressings
Specifically designed for people with sensitive or fragile skin.
The ALLEVYN Gentle Border dressing range has been designed for people with particularly sensitive or fragile skin.Allevyn Gentle border has a soft silicone gel which reduces trauma to the wound when the dressing is changed and patient pain, without compromising care. It utilises three-layer technology to help wound healing. Its absorbent hydrocellular foam pad is held between a perforated wound contact layer and a highly permeable out film.
Features
- The unique triple action technology helps to maintain an optimal balance in fluid creating a moist wound environment for healing
- Conformable gentle dressing providing comfort for the patient.
- Minimises trauma and pain during dressing change.
- Easy to apply and remove the dressing can be re positioned easily without losing its adherent properties.
- Showerproof dressing allowing patients to shower with the dressing in place.
- Available in a range of shapes and sizes squares, rectangles and a range of shapes for dressing awkward areas.
Composition
Soft silicone wound contact dressing with polyurethane foam film backing sterile and silicone adhesive border
Designed for
Suitablefor use in managing the following types of wounds: pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, surgical wounds, abrasions and partial-thickness burns
- Shallow, granulating wounds
- Chronic and acute exudative wounds
- Full and partial thickness wounds such as pressure ulcers, leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers
- Infected wounds
- Malignant wounds
- Surgical wounds
- First and second degree burns
- Donor sites
- Oncological wounds
- Epidermolysis bullosa wounds
Directions
Cleanse the wound with an appropriate wound cleanser. Ensure the wound is dry before applying. Choose the correct size dressing to ensure proper coverage of the wound. Gently remove the backing film and apply the dressing to the wound area, ensuring the silicone border adheres securely to the skin. If required, use medical tape to further secure the dressing edges. Dressings can be left in place for up to 7 days or as per healthcare professional's guidance.
Days of Wear:Can be left in place for up to 7 days except for the sacral area which can be left in place for up to 5 days
Precautions
If symptoms of illness or irritation appear, stop using the product. When applying the dressing, avoid stretching it because this might impact adherence. Always seek the advice of a medical practitioner while managing wound care.
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. Avoid extreme temperatures.
Shipping information
We deliver to all UK mainland destinations using Royal Mail's trusted tracked delivery services, giving you complete peace of mind and full visibility of your order from the moment it leaves us to the moment it arrives at your door.
Standard Delivery - Our Standard Delivery option is dispatched via Royal Mail's 48-Hour Tracked Service. This is a reliable and affordable way to receive your order, with end-to-end tracking available so you always know where your parcel is.
Express Delivery - For those who need their order a little sooner, our Express Delivery option is dispatched via Royal Mail's 24-Hour Tracked Service. Your parcel will be prioritised and on its way to you the very next day, with full tracking every step of the journey.
Returns & warranty
Free returns on all eligible orders.
You have 30 days to request a return. All sale items are final sale.