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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 7 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 | ● |
| Pressure redistribution | |
| 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 7 days, depending on amount of drainage.
Medline Industries, Inc. offers innovative products and services for wound and skin care.