Smith & Nephew ALLEVYN Ag Gentle Border Silicone Gel Adhesive Silver Wound Dressing, 5" x 5" (66800453)

Product Description

Smith & Nephew ALLEVYN Ag Gentle Border Silicone Gel Adhesive Silver Wound Dressing, 5" x 5".

ALLEVYN Ag Gentle Border is a highly absorbent, silicone gel adhesive, antibacterial foam dressing designed for use on exuding wounds which are at risk of infection or suspected of being infected. Up to 7 day wear time.

Indications:

ALLEVYN Ag Gentle Border is indicated for chronic and acute, full thickness, partial thickness, or granulating exuding wounds including: leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, donor sites, surgical wounds, infected wounds and burns (first and second degree).

ALLEVYN Ag Gentle Border Silicone Gel Adhesive Silver Wound Dressing

ALLEVYN Ag Gentle Border Silicone Gel Adhesive Silver Wound Dressing.

Features:

• Minimizes pain to the patient and trauma to the wound at dressing change
• Rapid and sustained antibacterial action
• Optimal exudate management¹
• A unique two-in-one solution for exuding chronic wounds

Benefits:

• ALLEVYN silver protection
  Sustained antibacterial activity for 7 days
• Enhanced performance ALLEVYN
  Triple-action technology absorbs, retains, and transpires exudate to provide optimal fluid management.
• Maintains optimal moisture balance
  Provides an optimal moist wound environment for the promotion of faster closure
• Comes off lightly
  Gentle adhesive allows for less painful dressing changes
• Goes on tightly
  Stays in place for up to 7 days
• Cost-effective
  Long wear time = fewer dressing changes 

Indications:

• ALLEVYN Ag Gentle Border dressings are indicated for use in exuding partial and full thickness wounds including decubitus ulcers, diabetic ulcers, first and second degree burns and donor sites.
• ALLEVYN Ag Gentle Border may be used over debrided and partial thickness wounds.
• ALLEVYN Ag Gentle Border can be used in conjunction with a hydrogel dressing, such as INTRASITE^◊ Gel for necrotic or sloughy wounds.
• ALLEVYN Ag Gentle Border is suitable for use on fragile skin.

Precautions:

• For external use only.
• ALLEVYN Ag Gentle Border is not compatible with oxidizing agents (e.g. EUSOL) or hydrogen peroxide, as these can break down the absorbent polyurethane component of the dressing.
• ALLEVYN Ag Gentle Border dressings are not intended to provide treatment for infected wounds.
• ALLEVYN Ag Gentle Border may be used on infected wounds being managed in accordance with institutional clinical protocols for infection abatement as an adjunct to the standard treatment regimen to provide a barrier to bacterial penetration.
• ALLEVYN Ag Gentle Border may not be compatible with topical antimicrobials.
• If reddening or sensitisation occur discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional.
• Avoid contact with electrodes or conductive gels during electronic measurements e.g. EEG and ECG.
• When ALLEVYN Ag Gentle Border is used on a patient during MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) examination some warming may be experienced.
• ALLEVYN Ag Gentle Border is not compatible with oil based products such as petrolatum.
• ALLEVYN Ag Gentle Border is not suitable for use alone on cavity wounds but may be used over cavity wounds as a secondary dressing.
• As with all products containing silver sulfadiazine the following precautions should be noted, especially when covering a large surface area with the dressing.
• Use caution in patients with significant hepatic or renal impairment,
• Use caution in individuals known to have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency,
• Effects of systemically administered drugs may be altered. This can especially apply to oral hypoglycaemic agents and to phenytoin. In the case of these drugs, it is recommended that blood levels should be monitored as their effect canbe potentiated.

PROCESSING TIMES

Orders are processed as soon as they are received and usually shipped same day if ordered by 12:00 pm (CST) and the item is in stock. Orders begin the fulfillment process immediately and cannot be canceled or changed by our customer care representatives or our warehouse as we strive to ship as fast as possible. Your credit card is charged at the time of the order.

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SHIPPING COST AND ESTIMATED DELIVERY TIMES

Economy (estimated 5-15 business days) - $8.50
Standard (estimated 2 to 7 business days) - $18.50

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