Silicone Adhesive Coated Polyurethane Foam
SilFoam is an adherent silicone foam dressing consisting of 3 layers:
- Adherent silicone layer that provides excellent bonding to the skin
- Hydrophilic polyurethane foam with high absorption capacity
- Transparent polyurethane film that acts as a bacterial and viral barrier
SilFoam is available in a range of sizes, shapes and designs including:
- Flat foam dressings
- Border dressings
- Clear and skin coloured with printed polyurethane film branding.
Typical Applications
For the management of light to moderately exuding partial to full thickness wounds including:
- Pressure ulcers
- Venous and arterial leg ulcers
- Diabetic foot ulcers
- First and second degree burns
- May also be used as an aid for the prevention of skin breakdown
Advantages
- Excellent absorption
- Maintains moist wound environment
- Optimal moisture vapor transmission rate
- Edge-to-edge adhesive
- Up to 7 days wear time
- Painless on removal
- Moderate to high fluid handling capacity
- Cost effective
Availability
Available in a range of sizes, shapes and designs,including flat foam dressings and border dressings
- 5 x 5 cm (2 x 2 inches)
- 5 x 7 cm (2 x 3 inches)
- 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches)
- 10 x 20 cm (4 x 8 inches)
- 15 x 15 cm (6 x 6 inches)
- 15 x 20 cm (6 x 8 inches)
- 20 x 20 cm (8 x 8 inches)