Smith & Nephew

Allevyn Adhesive

Patches

Many times the best patient care requires a combination of features in the same dressing : high absorption, adaptability, secure adhesion, as well as being impermeable to water and bacteria.

The product, with its unique triple layer structure, has been designed to achieve this combination, ensuring optimal fluid management to aid moist wound healing.

• The product is a cost-effective dressing specifically designed for the management of acute or chronic wounds with exudate.
• The unique triple action technology helps maintain an optimal fluid balance, creating a moist environment for wound healing.
• The low allergen adhesive3 helps keep the dressing firmly in place without adhering to the wound.
• The highly transpiring upper film minimizes the risk of maceration for the wound and periwound skin.
• It has an effective barrier function for exogenous bacteria, as well as helping to prevent the escape of exudate and bacteria.
• Easy to apply and remove.
• It adapts perfectly to the shape of the body and is very comfortable for patients.
• Available in a variety of sizes that can be cut to fit difficult areas, such as elbows and heels.
• Available in sacral formats that combine the same high absorbency and secure adhesion in a specially shaped dressing.

Dressings are indicated for secondary intention management of:

• superficial, granulating lesions;
• chronic and acute exuding wounds;
• full or partial thickness wounds such as: pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers;
• tumor lesions;
• surgical wounds;
• first and second degree burns;
• sampling sites;
• hyperproliferative skin ulcers.

The product can be used on infected wounds. If the product is used on infected wounds, the infection should be monitored and treated according to local clinical protocol.

Format : 10 pieces, measuring 12.5x12.5 cm