Allevyn Gentle Border 10cm x 10cm Single Dressing
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ALLEVYN GENTLE BORDER
Silicone gel adhesive hydrocellular foam dressing
Suitable For: Sensitive skin, skin tears, surgical wounds.
Lifestyle Claim: N/A
Boxed Contents: 10
Size: 10 x 10cm ctn 10
.
Always read the label and follow directions for use.
skin is clean, dry and free from excess hair.
2. Select appropriate dressing size. Ensure the
absorbent pad covers the entire wound or area
to be protected. The scale on the pouch is for
guidance only. Avoid contact of the pouch with
the wound.
3. Remove first liner and anchor the adhesive side
of the dressing to the skin. If applying the sacrum
dressing, place the narrow end a minimum of
2cm/ ¾in. above the anal sphincter, then
smooth the dressing over the sacrum.
4. Remove remaining liner/liners. Smooth over. If
used on a wound, ensure absorbent pad covers
the wound.
5. Smooth down the borders. Ensure there are no
creases that could compromise the seal. The
dressing can be repositioned as required.
6. ALLEVYN GENTLE BORDER Dressings can be
cut especially to dress wounds on the heel,
elbow and other awkward areas. Always use
clean technique when cutting the dressing.
Cutting the dressing will compromise the
bacterial barrier and showerproof properties of
the dressing. Ensure any exposed foam areas are
covered with an appropriate film dressing taking
care not to cover the entire dressing.
For further guidance on application of Heel and
Sacrum see diagrams on dressing pouch or carton.
For necrotic or sloughy wounds, ALLEVYN GENTLE
BORDER Dressings can be used in conjunction
with INTRASITE GEL Hydrogel wound dressings.
Observation when used for pressure ulcer
prevention: frequently inspect the skin for
pressure damage by li
ing back one corner,
inspecting and then repositioning the dressing.
Removal: Li
one corner and slowly peel back until
completely removed.
Dispose of ALLEVYN GENTLE BORDER Dressings
according to local clinical protocols, or throw away
hygienically a
er use.
SAFETY DIRECTIONS
Cleanse the application site. Ensure surroundingskin is clean, dry and free from excess hair.
2. Select appropriate dressing size. Ensure the
absorbent pad covers the entire wound or area
to be protected. The scale on the pouch is for
guidance only. Avoid contact of the pouch with
the wound.
3. Remove first liner and anchor the adhesive side
of the dressing to the skin. If applying the sacrum
dressing, place the narrow end a minimum of
2cm/ ¾in. above the anal sphincter, then
smooth the dressing over the sacrum.
4. Remove remaining liner/liners. Smooth over. If
used on a wound, ensure absorbent pad covers
the wound.
5. Smooth down the borders. Ensure there are no
creases that could compromise the seal. The
dressing can be repositioned as required.
6. ALLEVYN GENTLE BORDER Dressings can be
cut especially to dress wounds on the heel,
elbow and other awkward areas. Always use
clean technique when cutting the dressing.
Cutting the dressing will compromise the
bacterial barrier and showerproof properties of
the dressing. Ensure any exposed foam areas are
covered with an appropriate film dressing taking
care not to cover the entire dressing.
For further guidance on application of Heel and
Sacrum see diagrams on dressing pouch or carton.
For necrotic or sloughy wounds, ALLEVYN GENTLE
BORDER Dressings can be used in conjunction
with INTRASITE GEL Hydrogel wound dressings.
Observation when used for pressure ulcer
prevention: frequently inspect the skin for
pressure damage by li
ing back one corner,
inspecting and then repositioning the dressing.
Removal: Li
one corner and slowly peel back until
completely removed.
Dispose of ALLEVYN GENTLE BORDER Dressings
according to local clinical protocols, or throw away
hygienically a
er use.
Care should be taken when using the dressing
under medical devices near the nose and mouth,
where moisture can build up and a ect
adherence, leading to dressing movement.
• The use of ALLEVYN GENTLE BORDER
Dressings, as part of a program of prophylaxis
against the development of a pressure ulcer,
does not preclude the need to continue to
develop and follow a comprehensive pressure
ulcer prevention protocol (e.g. regular
repositioning, appropriate support surfaces, skin
care and frequent skin assessments).
• Due to the gentle adhesive used, do not use this
dressing to secure other medical devices to the
patient.
• If reddening or sensitisation occurs discontinue
use and consult a healthcare professional.
• Cutting the dressing will compromise the
bacterial barrier and showerproof properties of
the dressing.
• Do not immerse the dressing in water.
• Do not use with oxidizing agents such as
hypochlorite solutions (e.g. EUSOL) or hydrogen
peroxide as these can reduce the absorbency of
the dressing.
• Single use only, and should not be re-used as
cross contamination or infection may occur and
the dressing may be ine ective.
• Once opened, do not retain unused dressings for
application at a later date.
• If used on infected wounds, the infection should
be managed as per local clinical protocol
ALLEVYN GENTLE BORDER Dressings are for
healthcare professional use or for use by patients
under the direction of a healthcare professional.
When required, healthcare professionals should
provide appropriate advice to patients on how to
apply, monitor the dressing, remove, and dispose of
the dressing and when to contact a healthcare
professional as detailed in this leaflet.
under medical devices near the nose and mouth,
where moisture can build up and a ect
adherence, leading to dressing movement.
• The use of ALLEVYN GENTLE BORDER
Dressings, as part of a program of prophylaxis
against the development of a pressure ulcer,
does not preclude the need to continue to
develop and follow a comprehensive pressure
ulcer prevention protocol (e.g. regular
repositioning, appropriate support surfaces, skin
care and frequent skin assessments).
• Due to the gentle adhesive used, do not use this
dressing to secure other medical devices to the
patient.
• If reddening or sensitisation occurs discontinue
use and consult a healthcare professional.
• Cutting the dressing will compromise the
bacterial barrier and showerproof properties of
the dressing.
• Do not immerse the dressing in water.
• Do not use with oxidizing agents such as
hypochlorite solutions (e.g. EUSOL) or hydrogen
peroxide as these can reduce the absorbency of
the dressing.
• Single use only, and should not be re-used as
cross contamination or infection may occur and
the dressing may be ine ective.
• Once opened, do not retain unused dressings for
application at a later date.
• If used on infected wounds, the infection should
be managed as per local clinical protocol
ALLEVYN GENTLE BORDER Dressings are for
healthcare professional use or for use by patients
under the direction of a healthcare professional.
When required, healthcare professionals should
provide appropriate advice to patients on how to
apply, monitor the dressing, remove, and dispose of
the dressing and when to contact a healthcare
professional as detailed in this leaflet.