ConvaTec Aquacel Foam Adhesive Bandage, 10cm x 10cm, Pack of 10

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AQUACEL® foam Dressing - waterproofness, bacterial and viral barrier testing. WHRI3538 MS069. Data on File, ConvaTec Inc. The control of blood glucose, as well as appropriate supportive measures, should be provided to patients with diabetic foot ulcers. Keep Aquacel Foam Adhesive Dressings out of the sun and away from moisture by storing them somewhere cool and dry. Observe the storage recommendations listed on the box.

a secondary cover dressing such as Aquacel™ Foam or ConvaMax™, in moderate to heavily exuding wounds;

A waterproof top layer that permits evaporation of excess moisture while protecting against viral/bacterial penetration allowing the patient to shower and bathe The dressing should be changed when clinically indicated (e.g. leakage, bleeding, increased pain). Maximum recommended wear time is up to seven days.

AQUACEL ® Foam Dressing - Waterproofness, Bacterial and Viral Barrier Testing. WHRI3538 MS069. Data on File, ConvaTec Inc. To remove the dressing, press down gently on the skin and carefully lift one corner of the dressing. Continue until all edges are free. Carefully lift away the dressing and discard according to local clinical protocols. The use of AQUACEL® Foam Dressing adhesive and non-adhesive has not been studied in wounds due to herpes simplex or impetigo.Kogan L. Moldavsky M. Szvalb S. Govrin-Yehudain J. Comparative study of Aquacel ® and Silverol treatment in burns. Ann Burns Fire Disasters 2004; 17(4):201-207 This wound dressing should not be used with other wound care products without first consulting a health care professional.

This device is for single use only and should not be reused. Reuse may lead to increased risk of infection or cross-contamination. Physical properties of the dressing may no longer be optimal for intended use. This wound dressing should not be used with other wound care products without first consulting a health care professional.WHRI5694 MS158 In-Vitro Performance Characteristics of AQUACEL ® Foam Pro & Competitor Dressings. Data of file, ConvaTec 2018. Colonization of chronic wounds is common and is not a contraindication to the use of the dressing. The dressing may be used on infected wounds under medical supervision together with appropriate therapy and frequent monitoring of the wound. Treatment of the wound types listed above should only be under the supervision of a health care professional. The addition of ionic silver provides the ability to kill a broad spectrum of wound-related microbes in the dressing through:

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. Waring MJ, Parsons D, Physico-chemical characterisation of carboxymethylated spun cellulose fibres. Biomaterials. 2001;22(9):903-912. Before applying the dressing cleanse the wound area with an appropriate wound cleanser and dry the surrounding skin. a. Choose a dressing size and shape to ensure that the central absorbent pad (area within the adhesive window), is 1cm larger than the wound area.A - A waterproof top layer that permits evaporation of excess moisture while protecting against viral/bacterial penetration *1, allowing the patient to shower and bathe 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 Do not use AQUACEL® Foam Pro dressings with oxidizing agents such as hydrogen peroxide or hypochlorite solutions. c. To remove the dressing, press down gently on the skin and carefully lift one corner of the dressing. Continue until all edges are free. Carefully lift away the dressing and Caruso DM, Foster KN, BlomeEberwein SA, et al. Randomized clinical study of Hydrofi ber dressing with silver or silver sulfadiazine in the management