Note From MetroMedicalOnline's Customer Service Department: It is important to always contact your physician and or wound specialist before starting any wound care therapy.
Additional Information Provided by the Manufacturer:
Description: Allevyn Gentle Border Gel Adhesive Hydrocellular Foam Dressing with Border
Indications
- Chronic and acute exudative wounds
- Full and partial thickness wounds such as pressure ulcers
- Leg ulcers
- Diabetic foot ulcers
- Infected wounds
- Malignant wounds
- Surgical wounds
- First and second degree burns
- Donor sites
- Skin tears
- Fungating ulcers
Allevyn Gentle Border is suitable for use on fragile skin.
Precautions
Do not use Allevyn Gentle Border dressing with oxidizing agents such as hypochlorite solutions (e.g. EUSOL) or hydrogen peroxide, as these can break down the absorbent polyurethane component of the dressing.
If reddening or sensitization occur discontinue use.
Features
- Advanced triple-layered construction
- Absorbent hydrocellular pad
- Perforated silicone gel adhesive wound contact layer
- Adhesive border for gentle but effective fixation
- Highly permeable waterproof outer film
Benefits
- 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 healing - 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
Instructions for Use
Step 1
Select appropriate dressing size.
Step 2
Prepare and clean the skin surrounding the wound area by removing excess moisture. Any excess hair should be clipped to ensure close approximation to the wound.
Step 3
Start to remove the protector material from Allevyn Gentle Border and anchor the adhesive side of the dressing to the skin.
Step 4
Smooth the dressing over the wound removing the remaining protector material and ensure that the dressing is adhered all around the wound.
Dressing changes
During the early stages of wound management Allevyn Gentle Border dressings should be inspected frequently. Where the product is used on infected wounds the infection should be inspected and treated as per local clinical protocol. Dressings can be left in place for up to 7 days depending on the condition of the wound and the surrounding skin or until exudate is visible and approaches to within 5/8" of the edge of the dressing, whichever is sooner.
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While we cannot administer medical advice, our Customer Service Team members are available to assist you with the ordering of wound care products or other medical supplies. Our toll-free number is 1-866-774-9513 Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm CST (7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST / 10:00 am to 6:00 pm EST). If you prefer to correspond by email, our address is CustomerService@MetroMedicalOnline.com.
Allevyn Dressings come in multiple shapes and sizes; non-adhesive and adhesive, border and borderless. To meet your personal requirements, MetroMedicalOnline offers Allevyn Gentle Border Dressings in two sizes sizes: 3" x 3" and 5" x 5".
It is always important to sanitize your hands prior to dressing any wound. Sani hands antimicrobial hand wipes are pre-moistened hand wipes that cleanse and sanitize hands when soap and water are not available. The friction of the Sani hands wipe removes soil and bacteria and kills 99.99% of germs that helps reduce the risk of cross-contamination and the spread of infection.
Many of our customers have reported excellent results using Puracyn OTC (formerly named Microcyn OTC). Puracyn OTC is an innovative new approach to wound care promoting faster healing time. It is a non-irritating, pH-balanced wound cleanser for minor cuts, burns, irritations, and superficial abrasions of the skin.
After the wound has closed, proven scar treatments such as Cica-Care, Mepiform, or Kelo-Cote will improve the appearance of scars and prevent abnormal or excessive scar formation. Always consult your physician or wound care specialist before starting any wound care treatment program.
We also carry supplies for compression wrapping such as Comprilan, Elastoplast, and Jobst Cover-Roll.
Internet Price: $6.50
