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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.
Designed for low to moderate levels of wound fluid. for the management of a wide range of non to low exuding wounds such as leg and foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, partial thickness burns, radiation skin reactions and Epidermolysis Bullosa. Mepilex Lite can also be used as a protection of compromised and/or fragile skin. Prevention of pressure ulcers and protection of fragile or compromised skin, including under devices to reduce device-related pressure ulcers, as well as management of pressure ulcers (category 1–3).
Hypersensitivity to dressing materials; use with oxidising agents such as hypochlorite solutions or hydrogen peroxide; signs of clinical infection (do not reuse; do not use if sterile barrier is damaged or opened prior to use; do not re-sterilise)
ALLEVYN GENTLE BORDER LITE Foam Dressing is a conformable dressing with a silicone adhesive for the management of low to moderate exuding wounds.