Pressure Ulcer Product Directory
For UK audiences

The essential guide to product selection

Cutimed Siltec
Prophylactic dressings Essity

Cutimed Siltec

A feather tack, silicone foam dressing for atraumatic dressing changes that contains superabsorbent stripes which absorb and lock wound exudate.

Indications

Prevention of pressure ulcers; management of pressure ulcers (category 2–4) and other wounds with low to high exudate at the heel

Price

  • 5×6cm, £1.31

  • 10×10cm, £2.44
  • 10×20cm, £4.03
  • 15×15cm, £4.55
  • 20×20cm, £6.91

Prophylactic dressings

All Prophylactic dressings
Allevyn Gentle Border Foam Dressing
Smith+Nephew

Allevyn Gentle Border Foam Dressing

A gentle silicone adhesive dressing, providing a moist wound environment for healing and available in a range of shapes and sizes for challenging areas.
Mepilex Border Comfort
Mölnlycke

Mepilex Border Comfort

Bordered, 5 layer, self-adherent, absorbent foam dressing. Can be used for treatment as well as prevention and can be used under compression bandaging. The 5 layers are; 1) a soft silicone wound contact layer (Safetac), which is a unique adhesive technology which minimises pain to patients and trauma to wounds and the surrounding skin at dressing removal. Layers 2,3,4) make up a flexible absorbent pad which consist of a polyurethane foam and a non-woven spreading layer and a layer with super absorbent polyacrylate fibres. Flex cut technology within these layers allows the dressing to conform to even the most challenging of anatomies. Fluid is spread effectively within the dressing, maximising exudate management and may be left in place up to 7 days. 5) an outer polyurethane film which is vapour permeable and waterproof. The waterproof outer layer protects the wound from dirt and bacteria.
Mepilex Border Flex
Mölnlycke

Mepilex Border Flex

Bordered Oval, 5 layer, self-adherent, absorbent foam dressing. Can be used for treatment as well as for prophylactic regime and can be used under compression bandaging. The 5 layers are; 1) a soft silicone wound contact layer (Safetac), which is a unique adhesive technology which minimises pain to patients and trauma to wounds and the surrounding skin at dressing removal. Layers 2,3,4) make up a flexible absorbent pad which consist of a polyurethane foam and a non-woven spreading layer and a layer with super absorbent polyacrylate fibres. Flex cut technology within these layers allows the dressing to conform to even the most challenging of anatomies. Fluid is spread effectively within the dressing, maximising exudate management and may be left in place up to 7 days. 5) an outer polyurethane film which is vapour permeable and waterproof. The waterproof outer layer protects the wound from dirt and bacteria.
Mepilex Border Heel
Mölnlycke

Mepilex Border Heel

Heel shaped, 5 layer, self-adherent, absorbent foam dressing. Can be used for treatment as well as for prophylactic regime and can be used under compression bandaging. The 5 layers are; 1) a soft silicone wound contact layer (Safetac), which is a unique adhesive technology which minimises pain to patients and trauma to wounds and the surrounding skin at dressing removal. Layers 2,3,4) make up a flexible absorbent pad which consist of a polyurethane foam and a non-woven spreading layer and a layer with super absorbent polyacrylate fibres. Flex cut technology within these layers allows the dressing to conform to even the most challenging of anatomies. Fluid is spread effectively within the dressing, maximising exudate management and may be left in place up to 7 days. 5) an outer polyurethane film which is vapour permeable and waterproof. The waterproof outer layer protects the wound from dirt and bacteria.
Mepilex Border Sacrum
Mölnlycke

Mepilex Border Sacrum

Sacrum shaped, 5 layer, self-adherent, absorbent foam dressing. Can be used for treatment as well as for prophylactic regime and can be used under compression bandaging. The 5 layers are; 1) a soft silicone wound contact layer (Safetac), which is a unique adhesive technology which minimises pain to patients and trauma to wounds and the surrounding skin at dressing removal. Layers 2,3,4) make up a flexible absorbent pad which consist of a polyurethane foam and a non-woven spreading layer and a layer with super absorbent polyacrylate fibres. Flex cut technology within these layers allows the dressing to conform to even the most challenging of anatomies. Fluid is spread effectively within the dressing, maximising exudate management and may be left in place up to 7 days. 5) an outer polyurethane film which is vapour permeable and waterproof. The waterproof outer layer protects the wound from dirt and bacteria.
Mepilex Lite
Mölnlycke

Mepilex Lite

Non-bordered, light, thin highly conformable foam dressing that absorbs exudate, consisting of a soft silicone wound contact layer (Safetac), which is a unique adhesive technology which minimises pain to patients and trauma to wounds and the surrounding skin at dressing removal. A flexible absorbent pad and a film backing. Innovative cutting guide provides options to protect areas at risk from non-invasive respiratory masks, oxygen tubing and other medical devices on the face.