ALLEVYN GENTLE BORDER adhesive wound dressing sterile, 7.5 x 7.5 cm, 10 ST

Allevyn Gentle Border gentle-adhering wound dressing: The ideal wound dressing for wounds with moderate to heavy exudate. With a silicone gel coating for gentle removal and atraumatic dressing changes.

Gentle-adhering wound dressing made from polyurethane foam for the management of wounds with moderate to heavy exudation. Stays in place without secondary fixation – sterile.

Features

• Full-surface silicone gel coating for gentle, secure adhesion 
• High absorbency and rapid exudate absorption 
• Minimised risk of skin maceration 
• Minimises trauma and pain during dressing changes 
• Flexible and cushioning for high patient comfort 
• Bacteria- and water-proof, breathable top film
• Dressing wear time of up to 7 days

A versatile dressing with a gentle silicone adhesive layer that has been proven to create a moist, wound-healing environment for a range of wound types.^1–7

Choosing an adaptable dressing

To support versatility in daily practice, foam dressings must:

• Have high absorbency levels for effective exudate management.⁸
• Be comfortable to wear and help minimise pain on removal.⁹
• Be adaptable to clinical needs, conform to body contours and remain securely in place.⁵

ALLEVYN GENTLE BORDER foam dressings can help you treat wounds effectively and efficiently. They have been shown to help minimise dressing changes to twice a week and have an average wear time of ^3.6 days.^2,4

Product benefits

• Absorbent: The^{highly absorbent5,6} hydrocellular foam core allows for a wear time of up to 7 days^.*10–12
• Gentle: Easy to apply and remove,^2,13,14 it has been shown to minimise pain and trauma during dressing changes.^2,4
• Protective: A breathable,5^{,6waterproof5,6} outer film provides a bacterial barrier, provided the dressing remains intact.⁹
• Versatile: Suitable for use on sensitive skin thanks to its four-way stretch; this allows it to conform to difficult body areas, such as^the knee and^{elbow joints}.^2,3,5,6 Can be cut to size for flexible application without fraying.^**15

¹ Hampton S. An evaluation of a silicone adhesive shaped heel dressing. Br J Nurs. 2010;19(6):S30–33. ² Hurd T, et al. A multi-centre in-market evaluation of ALLEVYN Gentle Border. Wounds UK. 2009;5(3):32–44. ³ Rafter L, Reynolds T, Rafter M. An audit of patient outcomes in the management of skin tears using silicone dressings. Wounds UK. 2016;12(2):70–78. ⁴ Vowden K, Harding K, Moiemen N, Drysdale K, Mistry C. An open, prospective, randomised, multi-centre clinical evaluation of a hydrocellular silicone foam dressing in the management of exuding chronic and acute wounds. Paper presented at: EWMA; 2011; Brussels. ⁵ Smith & Nephew 2016. ALLEVYN Gentle Border Heel Gen 2 – physical evaluation. Internal Report. DS/16/465/R. ⁶ Smith & Nephew 2017. ALLEVYN Gentle Border Gen 2 – Physical Evaluation. Internal Report. DS/16/424/R V3. ⁷ Smith & Nephew 2019. Use of Moisture Vapour Permeability (MVP) and Moisture Vapour Transmission Rate (MVTR) data to support product claims relating to moist wound healing. Internal report. EO.AWM.PCSgen.001.v2 ⁸ ALLEVYN product perception, qualitative research presentation, Kantar Health, September 2017. ⁹ Smith & Nephew 2007. Bacterial barrier testing (wet-wet) on samples of ALLEVYN Gentle, ALLEVYN Gentle Border and competitor dressings over a 7-day test period against S. marcescens. Internal report. 0712089. ¹⁰ Smith & Nephew 2017. An open, prospective, randomised, comparative volunteer trial to compare the performance of silicone adhesive dressings. Internal Report. GMCA-DOF-10. ¹¹ Smith & Nephew 2017. An open, prospective, randomised, comparative study to compare the performance of ALLEVYN Gentle Border Multisite with an alternative silicone adhesive dressing. Internal Report. GMCA-DOF-09. ¹² Smith & Nephew 2017. ALLEVYN Gentle Border wound model – 10 x 10. Internal Report. DS/17/491/R ^{13 Grothier} L. Gentle foam dressings: interim results of an evaluation of the Allevyn range. British Journal of Nursing 2009;18(11):S12, S14, S16 passim. ¹⁴ Callaghan R, Chadwick P, Mahoney K, Stephen-Haynes J. Case series evaluation: The use of Allevyn Gentle Border Multisite on chronic wounds. Wounds UK. 2012;8(4):110–118. ¹⁵ Smith & Nephew 2015. Cutting of ALLEVYN variants. Internal Report. DS/14/318/R. *Up to 5 days’ wear time in the sacral region. **Cutting the dressing impairs its bactericidal properties. Always use aseptic technique. Ensure that any exposed foam areas are covered with a suitable film dressing, taking care not to cover the entire dressing.

Dosage form

• Sterile wound dressing
• Wound dressing size: 7.5 x 7.5 cm
• Wound pad size: 5 x 5 cm