ALLEVYN Adhesive (12.5cm x 12.5cm)

Product Description :

ALLEVYN Adhesive (12.5cm x 12.5cm) by Smith & Nephew is an adhesive hydrocellular foam dressing (highly absorbent and advanced) that can stay in place for up to 7 days.

ALLEVYN Adhesive Classic (Ref #66000044) has an advanced triple 3 layer construction which combines an absorbent hydrocellular pad between a perforated adhesive wound contact layer and a highly permeable waterproof outer film that in the prevention of bacterial contamination of the wound.

ALLEVYN Adhesive (12.5cm x 12.5cm) dressing has a 10cm x 10cm pad.

Mode of action :

The advanced triple layer construction of ALLEVYN Adhesive facilitates dynamic fluid management to provide the optimal wound environment, which promotes healing and may help minimise the risk of maceration. The backing film aids in the prevention of fluid and bacterial strikethrough. The dressing can be left in place without the need for secondary fixation and is both easy to apply and remove.

Indications :

Wound management by secondary intention on shallow, granulating wounds chronic and acute exudative wounds, full and partial thickness wounds such as pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, malignant wounds, surgical wounds, first and second degree burns, donor sites and fungating ulcers. ALLEVYN Adhesive can be used in conjunction with INTRASITE Gel for necrotic or sloughy wounds. ALLEVYN Adhesive may be used on infected wounds. Where the product is used on infected wounds the wounds should be treated as per local clinical protocol.

Benefits :

ALLEVYN Adhesive consists of a highly absorbent hydrocellular foam pad held between an adhesive perforated wound contact layer and a highly permeable outer top film.

* Breathable Top Film : The outer polyurethane top film switches to become more breathable in the presence of exudate. It also helps to prevent strikethrough and provides an effective barrier to bacteria and minimises the risk of cross contamination.

* Highly Absorbent Foam Core : The hydrocellular foam core is highly absorbent, providing absorption capacity for up to 7 days.

* Non-Adherent Wound Contact Layer : The wound contact layer has a low allergy based adhesive, which adheres well to intact skin, will not stick to the wound and has a proven low risk of skin irritation.

The unique triple layer technology effectively manages exudate helping to ensure that the wound is kept at optimum moisture levels to support moist wound healing. It does this by:

• Transpiring enough fluid to keep the dressing comfortable and conformable.
• Retaining enough fluid to keep a healthily moist wound environment.
• Absorbing enough fluid to remove unwanted exudate and cellular debris.

Instructions for use : 

1. Cleanse wound in accordance with local clinical protocol.
2. Select an appropriate dressing size. ALLEVYN Adhesive can be cut to dress wounds on the heel, elbows and other awkward areas.
3. Prepare and clean the skin surrounding the wound area and remove excess moisture. Any excess hair should be clipped to ensure close approximation to the wound. SKIN-PREP™ wipes may be used prior to application of ALLEVYN Adhesive where fragile skin is involved. 
4. Remove one of the protector films from ALLEVYN Adhesive and anchor the adhesive side of the dressing to the skin.
5. Remove the remaining protector film and smooth the dressing over the remainder of the wound without stretching, ensuring there are no creases. The pad area of the dressing must be adhered across the entire surface of the wound.
6. If the dressing has been cut ensure any exposed foam areas are covered with an appropriate film dressing taking care not to cover the entire dressing.
7. When positioning ALLEVYN Adhesive Sacrum, place the narrow end of the dressing a minimum of 2cm (3/4in.) above the anal sphincter, then smooth the dressing over the sacrum.

Features & Specifications :

• • Ref : 66000044
• • Size : 12.5cm x 12.5cm/ 5in. x 5in.
• • Adhesive Hydrocellular Foam Dressing
• • Can be used up to 7 days
• • The unique triple action technology helps to maintain an optimal balance in fluid creating a moist wound environment for healing
• • The low allergy adhesive helps to keep the dressing securely in place without adhering to the wound.
• • The highly breathable top film helps to minimise the risk of maceration to the wound and peri-wound.
• • Provides an effective barrier function to exogenous bacteria as well as helping to prevent fluid and bacterial strikethrough.
• • Easy to apply and remove.
• • Conforms to body contours and is very comfortable for patients.
• • Wounds with moderate to high amounts of wound fluid
• • Also available in other sizes