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Optifoam® Gentle is a foam dressing that has a silicone adhesive border, waterproof backing and can stay in place up to seven days, depending on the amount of wound drainage.
• Highly absorbent and helps create an ideal healing environment
• Highly conformable border can be lifted and reapplied
• Moisture vapor transmission rate adjusts to fluid level
• Silicone border provides gentle adhesion
• Waterproof outer layer protects wound
• Outer layer provides for low friction and shear
• Minimizes damage to fragile skin
• Will not curl at edges
Optifoam® Gentle is indicated for use on pressure ulcers, partial- and full-thickness wounds, leg ulcers, donor sites, lacerations and abrasions, skin tears and first- and second-degree burns.
Contraindicated for third-degree burns and lesions with active vasculitis.
| Adhesive border | ● |
| Antimicrobial format available | |
| Compatible w/ topicals | ● |
| Cuttable | |
| Flexible | ● |
| Intact when saturated | ● |
| Moisture vapor permeable | ● |
| Odor-reducing | |
| One-piece removal | ● |
| Secondary dressing required | |
| Self-adhering | ● |
| Silicone-based adhesive | ● |
| Surfactant impregnated | |
| Usable on infected wounds | ● |
| Variety of sizes | ● |
Acute Wounds
Chronic Wounds
Deep Wounds
Diabetic Foot
Granulating/Epithelializing Wounds
Infected Wounds
Moderate/Highly Exudating Wounds
Non/Minimally Exudating Wounds
Palliative Wounds
Pressure Ulcers
Sloughy Wounds
Superficial Wounds
Surgical Wounds
Venous Ulcers
Can remain in place up to seven days, depending on amount of drainage.
Medline Industries, Inc. offers innovative products and services for wound and skin care.