ALLEVYN LIFE foam dressing sterile, 12.9 x 12.9 cm, 10 ST

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

The adaptable, all-round ALLEVYN LIFE wound dressing is suitable for a wide range of chronic wounds. It has been specially developed to allow for longer dressing change intervals and lasts up to twice as long as other dressings. The dressing change indicator helps to identify when the dressing should be changed.

Features

• Exudate management: The advanced EXULOCK◊ 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 confident.^5,14
• Flexibility: Choose from a range of shapes – including a unique cloverleaf design – which feature a wide border for a secure fit to the body’s contours, ensuring the dressing stays in place. ^5,6
• Patient self-care: The EXUMASK change indicator clearly shows when a dressing change is required, helping patients and carers to manage wounds effectively.^5,6,12,14,15

Benefits

• For the management of wounds with moderate to heavy exudate
• Cloverleaf shape allows adaptation to almost any part of the body
• Optimal exudate management with a 5-layer design and super-absorbent core
• Features an extra-wide silicone adhesive border and a silicone wound-contact layer for a secure hold
• Absorbs external pressure and impact
• Integrated masking layer reduces the visibility of wound exudate
• Adapts perfectly to body contours and the amount of exudate 
• Unique cloverleaf shape and XL adhesive border ensure a good fit to all body contours and reduce the risk of slippage 
• No secondary fixation required 
• A gently adhesive, perforated silicone wound-contact layer offers the patient a painless and atraumatic dressing change 
• Shower-proof 
• The multi-layered construction absorbs external pressure and impact, ensuring the patient feels well protected 
• Dressing wear time of 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

• Sterile foam dressing
• Wound dressing size: 12.9 x 12.9 cm
• Wound pad size: 7.6 x 7.6 cm