Foam Dressings

Foam wound dressings from Allevyn (Smith+Nephew), Mepilex (Mölnlycke), Optifoam (Medline), PolyMem, Biatain (Coloplast), ConvaFoam and Aquacel (ConvaTec), Cutimed, 3M™ Tegaderm™, Kendall, Proximel, ComfortFoam and McKesson.

How foam dressings differ

  • Bordered vs non-bordered: bordered dressings have an adhesive edge and need no secondary dressing. Non-bordered pads are held in place with tape, wrap or a film.
  • Silicone adhesive vs acrylic vs non-adhesive: soft-silicone contact layers are designed for gentle removal. Non-adhesive foams go under compression or a retention bandage.
  • Shapes: square and rectangle, plus sacral and heel shapes, thin or lite versions, cavity fillers, tracheostomy foam and PolyMem finger/toe dressings.

Most dressings are sold by the box, with case options on many. Compare sizes in inches or centimeters as listed. Gauze, tapes and other dressings are under Wound Care Supplies.

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