Allevyn Ag Gentle Border Foam Dressing, 7 X 7 Inch

Smith & Nephew Allevyn Ag Gentle Border Silicone Gel Adhesive Silver Wound Dressing features triple action technology that absorbs, retains, and transpires exudate to provide optimal fluid management. It provides an optimal moist wound environment for the promotion of faster closure while the gentle adhesive allows for less painful dressing changes.

Features

• Optimal exudate management.
• Rapid and sustained antibacterial action.
• A unique two-in-one solution for exuding chronic wounds.
• Minimizes pain to the patient and trauma to the wound at dressing change.

Benefits

• Goes on tightly - Stays in place for up to 7 days.
• Cost-effective - Long wear time = fewer dressing changes .
• ALLEVYN silver protection - Sustained antibacterial activity for 7 days.
• Comes off lightly - Gentle adhesive allows for less painful dressing changes.
• Maintains optimal moisture balance - Provides an optimal moist wound environment for the promotion of faster closure.
• Enhanced performance ALLEVYN - Triple-action technology absorbs, retains, and transpires exudate to provide optimal fluid management.

Indications

• ALLEVYN Ag Gentle Border is suitable for use on fragile skin.
• ALLEVYN Ag Gentle Border may be used over debrided and partial thickness wounds.
• ALLEVYN Ag Gentle Border can be used in conjunction with a hydrogel dressing, such as INTRASITE Gel for necrotic or sloughy wounds.
• ALLEVYN Ag Gentle Border dressings are indicated for use in exuding partial and full thickness wounds including decubitus ulcers, diabetic ulcers, first and second degree burns and donor sites.

Precautions

• For external use only.
• Use caution in patients with significant hepatic or renal impairment.
• ALLEVYN Ag Gentle Border may not be compatible with topical antimicrobials.
• If reddening or sensitisation occur discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional.
• Use caution in individuals known to have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency.
• ALLEVYN Ag Gentle Border is not compatible with oil based products such as petrolatum.
• ALLEVYN Ag Gentle Border dressings are not intended to provide treatment for infected wounds.
• Avoid contact with electrodes or conductive gels during electronic measurements e.g. EEG and ECG.
• ALLEVYN Ag Gentle Border is not suitable for use alone on cavity wounds but may be used over cavity wounds as a secondary dressing.
• When ALLEVYN Ag Gentle Border is used on a patient during MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) examination some warming may be experienced.
• As with all products containing silver sulfadiazine the following precautions should be noted, especially when covering a large surface area with the dressing.
• ALLEVYN Ag Gentle Border is not compatible with oxidizing agents (e.g. EUSOL) or hydrogen peroxide, as these can break down the absorbent polyurethane component of the dressing.
• ALLEVYN Ag Gentle Border may be used on infected wounds being managed in accordance with institutional clinical protocols for infection abatement as an adjunct to the standard treatment regimen to provide a barrier to bacterial penetration.
• Effects of systemically administered drugs may be altered. This can especially apply to oral hypoglycaemic agents and to phenytoin. In the case of these drugs, it is recommended that blood levels should be monitored as their effect canbe potentiated.

• The product warranty is applicable as per the terms and conditions provided by the product manufacturer.

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• No returns will be accepted after 30 days from the date of shipment.
• All returns are subject to a restocking fee as per manufacturers terms and conditions.
• All returns must have an RGA number (Returned Goods Authorization), unauthorized returns will not be accepted.
• We do not guarantee fulfillment of any desired purpose or product suitability to the user and this will not be considered as a valid reason for return.
• The products must be new, unused condition, not tampered with, in original packaging and returned at the customers expense in the original packaging.
• If your return is not due to any manufacturing defect then the original shipping cost will be deducted from the total refund.
• Hygiene, bath and toilet items cannot be returned once opened or used.
• Standard manufacturer terms and conditions apply for return policy of this product.

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