Allevyn Dressing - Adhesive - 7.5cm x 7.5cm
High absorbency Allevyn dressing offers conformability, secure self-adhesion as well as waterproof and bacteria-proof performance.
Shown to minimise pain and trauma during dressing changes, full and partial thickness wounds such as pressure ulcers leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers.
Product Description
Allevyn Adhesive Dressing 7.5cm x 7.5cm
Allevyn Adhesive is a sterile foam dressing designed for exuding wounds that need absorbency, cushioning and secure fixation in one dressing. Its triple-layer construction helps manage fluid effectively while supporting the moist wound environment commonly used in modern wound care.
This 7.5cm x 7.5cm size is suited to smaller wound areas where a self-adhesive bordered dressing is preferred. It is commonly chosen in clinical settings and by informed home users for ongoing wound management where comfort, conformability and practical wear time matter.
Key selling points
- High absorbency for chronic and acute exuding wounds.
- Triple-layer design supports fluid handling and moist wound healing.
- Self-adhesive format helps keep the dressing in place without sticking to the wound bed.
- Breathable top film helps reduce the risk of peri-wound maceration.
- Waterproof and bacteria-proof barrier performance for added protection.
- Easy to apply and remove, with dressing wear of up to 7 days depending on exudate levels and clinical judgement.
What it does and how it works
This dressing is designed to absorb exudate while maintaining a moist wound environment, which can support the normal healing process. The absorbent foam core handles fluid, while the adhesive border secures the dressing around the wound rather than to the wound bed itself.
The breathable outer film helps manage moisture vapour and provides a barrier against external contamination. Together, these layers help balance protection, comfort and fluid control for wounds that need more than a basic island dressing.
Common problems it may help with
Exudate management
Useful where wound fluid needs to be controlled without frequent dressing disruption. Good fluid handling may help reduce leakage and make dressing changes more manageable.
Fragile peri-wound skin
The breathable film is intended to help minimise maceration around the wound edge, which can be important when skin is already vulnerable from moisture exposure.
Pain and trauma during changes
This dressing is selected where a more protective, cushioned option is needed and where minimising unnecessary wound disturbance is a priority.
Daily living and clinical practicality
A bordered adhesive format can make application simpler where secure placement, conformability and barrier protection are important in day-to-day use.
Applications and suitability
Allevyn Adhesive may be used on shallow, granulating wounds and on chronic or acute exudative wounds where a foam adhesive dressing is clinically appropriate. Indications listed for this dressing type include pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, surgical wounds, first and second degree burns, donor sites, infected wounds, malignant wounds and fungating wounds.
It may be suitable for use in hospitals, clinics, care settings and at home where dressing choice has been guided by a healthcare professional. The 7.5cm x 7.5cm size is helpful when coverage is needed for a relatively compact wound area without using an oversized dressing.
Who it may not suit
This dressing may not be the best option where an adhesive border is unsuitable, such as very fragile surrounding skin or known sensitivity to adhesive dressings. It should also be chosen with care where wound assessment suggests a different dressing category is needed for dryness, cavity management or another specific clinical objective.
Complex wounds, deteriorating wounds or wounds requiring specialist review should be assessed by an appropriate clinician before dressing selection continues.
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Product specifications
| Product type | Sterile adhesive foam wound dressing |
|---|---|
| Size | 7.5cm x 7.5cm |
| Pack size | Pack of 10 |
| SKU | NV1743 |
| Construction | Triple-layer dressing design |
| Key features | High absorbency, conformable, self-adhesive, breathable film, waterproof and bacteria-proof barrier performance |
| Wear time guidance | Change within 7 days, or sooner if exudate comes within 0.5cm of the dressing edge |
Usage instructions
- Cleanse the wound and surrounding skin using local protocol.
- Select a dressing size that gives appropriate coverage for the wound area.
- Apply to dry surrounding skin and smooth the adhesive border into place without stretching.
- Monitor exudate levels and replace the dressing sooner if fluid approaches within 0.5cm of the dressing edge.
- Do not exceed the stated wear guidance of 7 days unless specifically directed by a clinician.
Benefits
Supports efficient wound care
Combining absorbency, adhesion and barrier protection in one dressing can simplify dressing choice and reduce the need for multiple components.
Helps maintain a moist healing environment
Moisture balance is an important part of wound management, especially where exudate must be controlled without drying the wound bed.
Comfortable and conformable
The dressing is designed to sit securely and contour to the body more easily, which is helpful where movement or day-to-day wear is a consideration.
Useful across a wide range of wound types
Its indication range makes it a practical option for clinicians and care providers managing both chronic and acute exuding wounds.
Contraindications and warnings
- Use only on wounds where a foam adhesive dressing is clinically appropriate.
- Check the wound regularly and replace earlier if strike-through, edge saturation or dressing failure occurs.
- Known or suspected sensitivity to adhesive dressings should be considered before use.
- Worsening infection, unexpected pain, odour, leakage or delayed healing should prompt reassessment by a healthcare professional.
- Always follow local clinical guidance for wound assessment, cleansing and dressing changes.
FAQs
What is Allevyn Adhesive used for?
Allevyn Adhesive is used for the management of exuding wounds where absorbency and secure fixation are both needed. It is indicated for a broad range of wound types including pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, surgical wounds, burns and donor sites when a clinician considers it appropriate.
How does the dressing help wound healing?
The dressing is designed to handle fluid effectively while maintaining a moist wound environment. This approach can support the healing process by balancing absorbency with protection and by helping reduce peri-wound maceration.
Does the adhesive stick to the wound itself?
The adhesive is intended to secure the dressing around the wound rather than adhere to the wound bed. This helps improve fixation while aiming to make removal less disruptive than a dressing that bonds directly to the wound surface.
How often should the dressing be changed?
The dressing requires changing at 7 days, or sooner if exudate comes within 0.5cm of the dressing edge. Actual change frequency should always reflect wound condition, exudate level and the care plan in place.
Is this dressing suitable for diabetic foot ulcers?
Diabetic foot ulcers are included within the stated indications for this dressing type. Because diabetic wounds can need close monitoring, ongoing use should follow professional assessment and local wound care guidance.
Can this dressing be used at home?
Yes, it may be used at home where the wound has been assessed and the dressing type is suitable for the care plan. Home users should follow clinical advice carefully and seek review if the wound worsens, leaks heavily or shows unexpected changes.
Is it waterproof?
The dressing is described as waterproof and bacteria-proof in its barrier performance. That makes it useful where protection from external contamination and practical day-to-day wear are both important.
Who commonly uses this type of dressing?
Foam adhesive dressings are commonly used by clinicians in hospitals, community care and specialist wound care settings. They are also used by informed carers and home users when dressing choice has been guided by a healthcare professional.
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Product summary
Allevyn Adhesive Dressing 7.5cm x 7.5cm is a sterile triple-layer foam dressing for chronic and acute exuding wounds. It combines absorbency, conformability and self-adhesion with a breathable waterproof outer film to support moist wound healing, reduce peri-wound maceration and provide practical barrier protection in clinical and home care settings.
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