AQUACEL® Foam Dressing, Adhesive

Description

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.

Features and Benefits

• Only AQUACEL® Foam dressing offers comfort and simplicity, plus the healing benefits of an AQUACEL® interface
• Water Proof/Bacteria Barrier^a provides — Evaporation of excess moisture — A waterproof barrier against viral/bacterial penetration^{1, a} — Allows patient to shower and bathe^a
• 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 components^{2, a} — Vertical wicking prevents lateral spread of fluid, reducing risk of maceration^{3, a} — Micro-contours to the wound bed, minimizing dead space where bacteria can grow^{4, 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