Pressure Ulcer Product Directory
For UK audiences

The essential guide to product selection

Allevyn Life Foam Dressing
Prophylactic dressings Smith+Nephew

Allevyn Life Foam Dressing

ALLEVYN LIFE Foam Dressings have a unique quadrilobe shape with wide borders, the dressing masks excess fluid from the wound, and has a change indicator which lets you know when to change the dressing.

Indications

Prevention of pressure ulcers; management of pressure ulcers (category 2–4) and other shallow, granulating, exuding wounds; supports healing by secondary intention

Price

  • One size, price on request

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.