AQUACEL® Foam Dressing

The benefits of AQUACEL^® Foam dressing
Only AQUACEL^® Foam dressing offers comfort and simplicity, plus the healing benefits of an AQUACEL^® interface

• Water Proof/Bacteria Barrier^a provides — Evaporation of excess moisture — A waterproof barrier against viral/bacterial penetration^{1, a} — Allows patient to shower and bathe.^a
• Soft Absorbent Foam pad enhances patient comfort and absorbs excess fluid.
• AQUACEL^® interface gels on contact with wound exudate to maintain a moist environment.
• Locks in wound exudate, including harmful components^{2, a}
• Vertical wicking prevents lateral spread of fluid, reducing risk of maceration^{3, a}
• Micro-contours to the wound bed, minimizing dead space where bacteria can grow^{4, a}
• Gentle silicone border designed to adhere to surrounding skin, not to the wound bed.
• Skin-friendly adhesive supports simple application and removal.
• Demonstrated low potential for dermal irritation or allergic contact sensitization⁵

References

1. AQUACEL^® Foam Dressing – waterproofness, bacterial and viral barrier testing. WHRI3538 MS069. Data on File, ConvaTec Inc.
2. Walker M, Hobot JA, Newman GR, Bowler PG. Scanning electron microscopic examination of bacterial immobilisation in a carboxymethyl cellulose (AQUACEL^®) and alginate dressings. Biomaterials. 2003;24:883‐890.
3. Waring MJ, Parsons D. Physico‐chemical characterisation of carboxymethylated spun cellulose fibres. Biomaterials. 2001;22(9):903‐912.
4. Jones SA, Bowler PG, Walker M. Antimicrobial activity of silver-containing dressings is influenced by dressing conformability with a wound surface. Wounds. 2005;17(9):263-270.
5. Repeat Insult Patch Test CW‐0206‐11‐A730. Data on File , ConvaTec Inc

Notes

• As demonstrated in vitro.

Please note: This product does not contain latex.

Please see package insert for complete instructions for use.