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AQUACEL® Foam Dressing

AQUACEL® Foam dressing has a soft absorbent Foam pad, an AQUACEL® interface, a gentle silicone adhesive, and a waterproof/bacteria barrier. AQUACEL® Foam dressing is the only Foam that has comfort, simplicity and the healing benefits of an AQUACEL® Interface.

Code
420680
Description
Adhesive, Square
Size
10x10cm (4" x 4")
Quantity
10 per box
Code
420619
Description
Adhesive, Square
Size
12.5x12.5cm (5" x 5")
Quantity
10 per box
Code
420621
Description
Adhesive, Square
Size
17.5x17.5cm (7" x 7")
Quantity
10 per box
Code
420623
Description
Adhesive, Square
Size
21x21cm (8½" x 8½")
Quantity
5 per box
Code
420625
Description
Adhesive, Heel
Size
20x14cm (8" x 5½")
Quantity
5 per box
Code
420626
Description
Adhesive, Sacral
Size
20x17.5cm (8" x 7")
Quantity
5 per box
Code
420633
Description
Non-Adhesive, Square
Size
10x10cm (4" x 4")
Quantity
10 per box
Code
420635
Description
Non-Adhesive, Square
Size
15x15cm (6" x 6")
Quantity
5 per box
Code
420636
Description
Non-Adhesive, Square
Size
20x20cm (8" x 8")
Quantity
5 per box

The benefits of AQUACEL® Foam dressing
Only AQUACEL® Foam dressing offers comfort and simplicity, plus the healing benefits of an AQUACEL® interface

  • Water Proof/Bacteria Barriera provides — Evaporation of excess moisture — A waterproof barrier against viral/bacterial penetration1, a — Allows patient to shower and bathea
  • Soft Absorbent FOAM pad enhances patient comfort and absorbs excess fluid
  • AQUACEL® interface gels on contact with wound exudate to maintain a moist environment — Locks in wound exudate, including harmful components2, a — Vertical wicking prevents lateral spread of fluid, reducing risk of maceration3, a — Micro-contours to the wound bed, minimizing dead space where bacteria can grow4, a
  • Gentle silicone border designed to adhere to surrounding skin, not to the wound bed — Skin-friendly adhesive supports simple application and removal — Demonstrated low potential for dermal irritation or allergic contact sensitization5

References

  1. AQUACEL® Foam Dressing – waterproofness, bacterial and viral barrier testing. WHRI3538 MS069. Data on File, ConvaTec Inc.
  2. Walker M, Hobot JA, Newman GR, Bowler PG. Scanning electron microscopic examination of bacterial immobilisation in a carboxymethyl cellulose (AQUACEL®) and alginate dressings. Biomaterials. 2003;24:883‐890.
  3. Waring MJ, Parsons D. Physico‐chemical characterisation of carboxymethylated spun cellulose fibres. Biomaterials. 2001;22(9):903‐912.
  4. Jones SA, Bowler PG, Walker M. Antimicrobial activity of silver-containing dressings is influenced by dressing conformability with a wound surface. Wounds. 2005;17(9):263-270.
  5. Repeat Insult Patch Test CW‐0206‐11‐A730. Data on File , ConvaTec Inc

Notes

  • As demonstrated in vitro.

Please note: This product does not contain latex.

Please see package insert for complete instructions for use.