Description
ZeniFOAM Ag GENTLE BORDER is a sterile, silicone-faced, silver polyurethane foam dressing with a silicone adhesive border designed to absorb moderate to heavy wound drainage. ZeniFOAM Ag GENTLE BORDER contains 0.25-0.35mg/cm3 of silver ions and has been shown to have antibacterial effectiveness for up to 7 days, as demonstrated in vitro. ZeniFOAM Ag GENTLE BORDER is a multi-layered dressing that provides maximum absorption while protecting sensitive or fragile skin and reducing painful dressing changes.
Features
- Multi-Layered High Performance Dressing
- Highly Absorbent
- Protects Wound Against Maceration
- Gentle Silicone Adhesive
- Used as Primary or Secondary Dressing
- Non-Adherent to Wound Bed
- Island Dressing Design for Easy Application
- Broad Spectrum Antimicrobial Against Gram Negative and Gram Positive Bacteria
- Can be Repositioned After Application
- Highly Conformable and Comfortable
- Waterproof Backing
Indications for Use
- Moderately to Heavily Draining Wounds
- Pressure Ulcers
- Superficial Burns
- Leg Ulcers
- Foot Ulcers
- Traumatic Wounds
- Partial Thickness Burns
- Lacerations
- Abrasions
- Surgical Wounds
Contraindications
- Do not use as an internal dressing/sponge.
- Do not use on third-degree burns.
- Do not use if a known allergy or hypersensitivity exists silver.
Warnings
- ZeniFOAM Ag GENTLE BORDER requires a prescription for use from a medical provider.
- ZeniFOAM Ag GENTLE BORDER is single use only. Do not reuse.
- Do not use if the pouch is damaged or opened.
- Not recommended for use on dry wounds.
- Do not use ZeniFOAM Ag GENTLE BORDER with oxidizing agents such as hypochlorite solutions or hydrogen peroxide.
- ZeniFOAM Ag GENTLE BORDER may cause transient discoloration of the wound bed and surrounding skin. Frequent or prolonged use may result in permanent discoloration of the skin.
- ZeniFOAM Ag GENTLE BORDER does not replace the need for systemic therapy or other adequate infection treatment in the event of clinical infection.
- Do not use during radiation treatment or examinations such as x-ray, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or ultrasound.
- Avoid contact with EKG electrodes or conducive gels during electronic measurements such as electrocardiograms (ECG) and electroencephalogram (EEG).
- ZeniFOAM Ag GENTLE BORDER is intended for short term use up to 28 days.
- Reduction in colonization or microbial growth on the device has not been shown to correlate with a reduction in infections in patients.
Storage
- Store ZeniFOAM Ag GENTLE BORDER in a cool, dry place and avoid light.