Smith & Nephew Allevyn Gentle Border Silicone Gel Adhesive Hydrocellular Foam Dressing, Sacrum, 16.8cm x 17.1cm
16.8cm x 17.1cm Sacrum-Shaped Dressing for Fragile Skin and Moderate Exudate
Product Description
Managing wounds in the sacral area presents unique challenges. The sacrum is a high-risk location for pressure injuries and skin breakdown, and its complex contours—including the gluteal cleft—make it difficult for standard dressings to stay securely in place. Fragile or compromised skin in this area requires a dressing that conforms to the anatomy without aggressive adhesives that can strip delicate skin and cause trauma during changes
The Smith & Nephew Allevyn Gentle Border Sacrum Dressing is designed to address these needs. This 16.8cm x 17.1cm sterile dressing features a unique, anatomically pre-shaped design with a wider border, a tail extension, and three perforated slits to aid placement around the cleft and ensure a secure, conformable fit . The triple-layer construction combines an absorbent hydrocellular foam pad with a gentle silicone gel adhesive wound contact layer and a waterproof, bacteria-proof top film . The soft silicone adhesive minimizes pain and trauma during dressing changes and can be lifted or repositioned without losing its adherent properties
This Smith & Nephew dressing is designed for comfort and clinical reliability. The waterproof top film allows patients to shower with the dressing in place while protecting the wound from external contaminants . The dressing can remain in place for up to 5 days in the sacral area, depending on exudate levels . It is suitable for managing pressure injuries, surgical wounds, skin tears, and other exuding wounds on the sacrum . Each box contains 10 individually wrapped sterile dressings
Features
- Anatomical Sacrum Shape: Pre-shaped design with a wider border, tail extension, and three perforated slits to conform securely to the sacral area and aid placement around the gluteal cleft .
- Gentle Silicone Gel Adhesive: Soft silicone contact layer minimizes pain and trauma during dressing changes, reducing the risk of skin stripping on fragile skin .
- Repositionable: The dressing can be lifted and repositioned without losing its adherent properties, allowing for easy adjustment during application .
- Triple-Layer Construction: Combines an absorbent hydrocellular foam pad with a perforated silicone gel layer and a waterproof outer film for comprehensive wound management .
- Waterproof and Bacteria-Proof: The breathable top film protects the wound from external contaminants and allows patients to shower with the dressing in place .
- Up to 5-Day Wear in Sacral Area: Can remain in place for up to 5 days depending on exudate levels, reducing the frequency of dressing changes .
- Sterile and Latex-Free: Suitable for use in clinical and home care settings
Why Choose Smith & Nephew
- Better than basic adhesive dressings:
Unlike standard foam dressings with aggressive acrylic adhesives that can damage fragile skin, the Allevyn Gentle Border Sacrum features a silicone gel adhesive specifically designed for sensitive or fragile skin . The ability to reposition the dressing without losing adhesion also reduces waste and simplifies application on the challenging sacral contour. - Designed for the sacral anatomy:
The pre-shaped design with a tail and slits is specifically engineered to fit the complex contours of the sacrum, providing a secure fit that standard rectangular dressings cannot achieve . This helps reduce the risk of lifting, rolling, and leakage. - Reliable clinical choice:
As part of the trusted Allevyn family, the Gentle Border Sacrum variant is a well-established option for managing sacral pressure injuries and other exuding wounds in both clinical and home care settings. The box of 10 provides a convenient supply for ongoing care
