ALLEVYN◊ NON-ADHESIVE
Foam Dressing
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ALLEVYN NON-ADHESIVE Dressing is a soft1, flexible2 and highly absorbent2,3,4 foam dressing.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
Features and Benefits
Sizes
ALLEVYN Non-Adhesive Dressings are available in a range of sizes, depending on your wound requirements.
Rectangular shape variations come in boxes of 10.
Specific heel-shaped dressings come in boxes of 5.
If you are unsure, please ask your pharmacist before purchase.
Rectangular shape variations come in boxes of 10.
| Size | Dressings per pack |
| 5cm x 5cm | 10 dressings |
| 10cm x 10cm | 10 dressings |
| 10cm x 20cm | 10 dressings |
| 15cm x 15cm | 10 dressings |
| 20cm x 20cm | 10 dressings |
Specific heel-shaped dressings come in boxes of 5.
| Size | Dressings per pack |
| 10.5cm x 13.5cm | 5 dressings |
If you are unsure, please ask your pharmacist before purchase.
Instructions for Use
Step 1: Cleanse wound in accordance with normal procedures.
Step 2: Select an appropriate dressing size.
Step 3: Prepare and clean the skin surrounding the wound area by removing excess moisture. Any excess hair should be clipped to ensure close approximation to the wound.
Step 4: Apply the white face to the wound and secure with a dressing retention sheet (e.g. OPSITE◊ Flexifix), tape or bandage.
Step 5: ALLEVYN Non-Adhesive can be cut to dress awkward areas.
Step 2: Select an appropriate dressing size.
Step 3: Prepare and clean the skin surrounding the wound area by removing excess moisture. Any excess hair should be clipped to ensure close approximation to the wound.
Step 4: Apply the white face to the wound and secure with a dressing retention sheet (e.g. OPSITE◊ Flexifix), tape or bandage.
Step 5: ALLEVYN Non-Adhesive can be cut to dress awkward areas.
Precautions for Use
Do not use ALLEVYN Non-Adhesive dressings with oxidising agents such as hypochlorite solutions (eg. EUSOL) or hydrogen peroxide, as these can break down the absorbent polyurethane component of the dressing. Reddening of the skin around the wound following the use of ALLEVYN Non-Adhesive dressings has been reported rarely. In some cases this relates to irritation of fragile skin, in others, wound exudate remaining in contact with normal skin for prolonged periods may be the cause. Infrequently, cases of sensitivity to the dressing have also been reported. If reddening or sensitisation occurs, discontinue use. ALLEVYN Heel must not be used for pressure relief independently of pressure relieving devices.
References
1. Smith & Nephew 2019. Volunteer Evaluation of AWM Product Features. Internal Report. EO.AWM.PCSgen.007.v1.
2. Kurring PA, Roberts CD, Quinlan D. Evaluation of a hydrocellular dressing in the mamangement of exuding wounds in the community British Journal of Nursing 1994;3(20):1049-1050, 1052-1043.
3. Smith+Nephew 2018. Project Peridot Testing - ALLEVYN Non-Adhesive dressings. Internal Report. DS/18/264/R.
4. Foster AVM, Greenhill MT, Edmonds ME. Comparing two dressings in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers. J Wound Care. 1994;3(5):224 - 228.
5. Leonard S, Mccluskey P, Long S, et al. An evaluation of Allevyn Adhesive and Non-Adhesive foam dressings. Wounds UK. 2009;5(1):17 - 28.
6. Smith+Nephew 2019. Use of Moisture Vapour Permeability (MVP) and Moisture Vapour Transmission Rate (MVTR) data to support product claims referring to Moist Wound Healing. Internal Report. EO.AWM.PCSgen.001.v2.
7. Smith+Nephew 2006. A prospective user evaluation on the effect of process changes to the manufacture of ALLEVYN Non-Adhesive wound dressings Internal Report CER/CE/022/ANA.
8. Smith & Nephew 2009. Allevyn Non-Adhesive Dressing Physical Properties. Internal Report. DS/09/013/R3.
9. Smith & Nephew 2014. Bacterial Barrier Testing (Wet-Wet) of ALLEVYN Non-Adhesive Dressings against S. marcescens over 7 days. Internal Report. DOF 1401002.