ALLEVYN LIFE foam dressing sterile, 10.3 x 10.3 cm, 10 ST

ALLEVYN LIFE is a sterile foam dressing that supports wound healing by optimising moisture management. The dressing effectively absorbs exudate and keeps the wound environment moist to promote healing.

The adaptable all-rounder ALLEVYN LIFE wound dressing is suitable for a wide range of chronic wounds. It has been specially developed to allow longer dressing change intervals and lasts up to 2x longer than other dressings. The dressing change indicator helps to recognise when the dressing should be changed.

Features

• Exudate management: The advanced EXULOCK◊ closure core technology provides effective exudate management^.5,6,11-13 The EXUMASK◊ layer minimises the visibility of exudate to the outside, which can help patients feel more comfortable and secure^.5,14
• Flexibility: Choose from a variety of shapes - including a unique cloverleaf version - with a wide edge to fit the contours of the body securely and hold the dressing in place. ^5,6
• Self-care for the patient: The EXUMASK change indicator clearly shows when a dressing change is required, helping patients and carers to provide optimal wound care^{.5,6,12,14,15}

Advantages

• For the care of wounds with moderate to heavy exudation
• Cloverleaf shape enables adaptation to almost all parts of the body
• Optimum exudate management with 5-layer design and superabsorbent closure core
• With extra wide silicone adhesive edge and silicone wound contact layer for a secure hold
• Absorbs pressure and impact from the outside
• Integrated masking layer reduces visibility of wound fluid
• Adapts perfectly to the body contour and exudate volume
• Unique adhesive shape and XL adhesive edge enable good adaptation to all body contours and reduce the risk of slipping
• No secondary fixation necessary
• Gently adhering, perforated silicone wound contact layer offers the patient a painless and atraumatic dressing change
• Shower-proof
• The multi-layer structure absorbs external pressure and impact so that the patient feels well protected
• Dressing stays in place for up to 7 days
• Suitable for sensitive and intact surrounding skin

⁵ Rossington A, et al. Wounds UK. 2013;9(4):91-95. ⁶ Stephen-Haynes JB, et al. Journal of Community Nursing. 2013;27(5):50-59. ¹¹ Smith+Nephew 2016. internal report. DS/15/025/R. ¹² Smith+Nephew 2016. Internal report. DS/14/303/R. ¹³ Smith+Nephew 2016. Internal report. CE/047/ALF. ¹⁴ Simon D, et al. Wounds UK. 2014;10(3):80-87. ¹⁵ Smith+Nephew 201. Internal report. DS/16/061/R. ¹⁶ Austin M. Paper presented at: SAWC; 2019.

Dosage form

• Foam dressing sterile
• Wound dressing size: 10.3 x 10.3 cm
• Wound dressing size: 5.1 x 5.1 cm