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ComfortFoam™ Ag Border is an absorbent, self-adherent silicone foam island wound dressing with silver ions that help reduce bacterial colonization in the dressing.
• Highly absorbent
• Antibacterial preservative effectiveness within the dressing for up to seven days
• Dressing may be left in place up to seven days
• Soft silicone adhesive helps to minimize pain and risk of damage to wound tissue associated with dressing changes
• Not made with natural rubber latex
• Water-resistant backing
ComfortFoam™ Ag Border is indicated for the management of exuding wounds such as leg and foot ulcers, pressure injuries, traumatic and surgical wounds, superficial and partial-thickness burns.
Should not be used on patients with a known sensitivity to silver or any other contents of the dressing
Do not use with oxidants such as hypochlorite solutions or hydrogen peroxide.
Do not use during radiation treatment or examinations, such as x-ray, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound or diathermy. Avoid contact with electrodes or conductive gels during electronic measurements such as ECG and EEG.
Store in a dry location at room temperature (59°F-86°F).
Silver sulfate and silver chloride in the dressing are intended to prevent bacterial colonization in the dressing.
| Absorptive dressing format | |
| Alginate dressing format | |
| Antimicrobial effects up to 48 hours | |
| Antimicrobial effects up to 3 days | |
| Antimicrobial effects up to 7 days | ● |
| Bacterial binding | |
| Bacterial trapping | |
| Bactericidal | |
| Bactericidal broad-spectrum | |
| Bacteriostatic | |
| Collagen dressing format | |
| Composite dressing format | |
| Contact layer dressing format | |
| Foam dressing format | ● |
| Fungicidal | |
| Gauze or non-woven dressing format | |
| Gelling fiber dressing format | |
| Hydrogel (amorphous) dressing format | |
| Hydrogel (impregnated) dressing format | |
| Hydrogel (sheet) dressing format | |
| Impermeable to outside contaminants | |
| Impregnated dressing format | |
| Microbicidal | |
| Moisture vapor permeable | ● |
| Secondary dressing required | |
| Silicone-based adhesive | ● |
| Sporicidal | |
| Super absorbent polymers | |
| Sustained release formula | |
| Transparent film dressing format | |
| Virucidal | |
| Wound filler dressing format |
| Educational Material Available | ● |
| Free Samples/Trials Available | ● |
| Published Clinical Article Available |
Acute Wounds
Burns
Chronic Wounds
Deep Wounds
Diabetic Foot
Moderate/Highly Exudating Wounds
Palliative Wounds
Partial-Thickness Wounds
Pressure Ulcers
Superficial Wounds
Surgical Wounds
Trauma Wounds
Venous Ulcers
DermaRite is a producer of skin care, wound care, nutrition and infection control products, devoted to improving the lives of patients and caregivers across all health care settings.