ALLEVYN Gentle Border Sacrum is a silicone gel adhesive hydrocellular foam dressing incorporating unique triple-action technology. It is comprised of a highly breathable polyurethane top film, a hydrocellular foam layer and a perforated wound contract layer coated with a silicone gel adhesive.
ALLEVYN Gentle Border Sacrum has a unique design with three slits in the film at the bottom of the dressing to aid placement of the dressing in the cleft and aid dressing conformability in this awkward area of the body.
Features
Top film provides bacterial and waterproof barrierWider border to help secure the dressing to the sacral areaA tail at the end of the dressing to aid with conformability3 perforated slits to help with placement around the cleftSilicone wound contact layer can be lifted and repositioned without losing its adherent properties 1Benefits
Optimal fluid managementLowers risk of maceration 2, extensive wear time and retention, resistant to leakageProvides a bacterial barrierMay help reduce risk of infectionExtensible and flexibleEasily molds to body contours and hard to dress areasAdheres gently to surrounding skinMinimal trauma to the sacral areaExcellent flexibility and conformable dressing 3Unique design with a dressing tail to aid dressing conformability and fit to the sacral areaIndications
ALLEVYN ™ Gentle Border Lite is indicated for wound management by secondary intention on shallow, granulating wounds, chronic and acute low exuding wounds full and partial thickness wounds including:
Skin tearsPressure ulcersDiabetic foot ulcersLeg ulcersFungating woundsInfected woundsMalignant woundsSurgical woundsDonor sitesFirst and second degree burnsPrecautions
Do not use ALLEVYN ™ Gentle Border Sacrum dressing with oxidizing agents such as hypochlorite solutions (e.g. EUSOL) or hydrogen peroxide, as these can break down the absorbent polyurethane component of the dressing. If reddening or sensitization occurs discontinue use.