SilFoam Lite

Silicone Foam Border Dressing

The SilFoam Lite dressing range consists of sterile, absorbent, selfadherent, soft silicone wound dressings. It comprises a soft silicone skin and wound contact layer, a polyurethane foam layer with low to moderate absorption capacity and a vapour permeable, polyurethane film outer layer. It is available in border and non-border versions. SilFoam Lite helps maintain a moist wound environment conducive to natural healing conditions.


Typical Application 

Indicated as an aid for prevention of skin breakdown, and for the management of light to moderate exuding, partial to full thickness wounds, such as pressure ulcers, venous leg ulcers, first- and second-degree burns, and diabetic foot ulcers. The product is contraindicated for ulcers resulting from infections such as tuberculosis, syphilis or deep fungal infections.

 
Features and Benefits
  • Excellent absorbency
  • Maintains a moist wound healing environment
  • Optimal moisture vapor transmission rate
  • Up to 7-day wear time
  • Gentle, strong skin adhesion
  • Bacterial and viral resistant, waterproof PU film layer
  • Perforated silicone wound contact layer

Product Characteristics
Typical Values* Standards  
 MVTR
1900 g/m2 per 24 hr BS EN ISO 13726-2  
 Fluid-Handling Capacity 20 g/10 cm2 per 24 hr BS EN ISO 13726-1  
 Absorption 46 g/100 cm2 BS EN ISO 13726-1  
 Thickness 4.5mm ASTM D645  
 Product Sterility EtO sterilized (SAL 10-6) BS EN ISO 11135   
 Peel Adhesion 0.95 N/25 mm ASTM D3330/ D3330M  
 Liner Release 0.05–0.5 N/25 mm
ASTM F88                    
 Pouch Seal Integrity ≥ 207 gf/25 mm
≥ 207 gf/25 mm  
 Silicone Coat Weight                                                       100 gsm                                                                            n/a
     

*Test method information available upon request.
**Refer to product specifications for material acceptance limits.

 

STORAGE AND SHELF LIFE

Three years shelf life product should be stored in its original packaging in dry conditions at ambient temperatures away from heat and direct sunlight.

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS