Silflex® is a wound contact layer, made from polyester mesh coated coated with Silfix and soft silicone. The hydrophilic silicone gently sticks to dry skin around the wound bed, preventing traumatic dressing removal.
Features and Benefits:
- Conforms to the skin’s surface for gentle adherence
- Atraumatic dressing designed to minimize pain and trauma
- Large 2mm holes allow for passage of exudate
- Can be cut to size for desired wound coverage
- Hydrophobic silicone coating prevents dressing from adhering to the wound bed
Indications:
- Acute and chronic wounds that require protections
- Skin Tears or Abrasions
- Surgical Wounds
- Leg and Pressure ulcers
- Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (as a primary dressing
Instructions:
- Remove the clear liners on each side of the dressing and place directly over the wound. Silflex may overlap the wound edges.
- The dressing can be cut to size ensuring sharp scissors are used.
- Cover with a secondary dressing of choice which may be an absorbent pad or film dressing.
- Silflex may be kept in place for up to fourteen days depending on the wound condition.
