Convatec Aquacel Film Backing Silicone Foam Dressing
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Convatec AQUACEL Foam Film Backing Silicone Foam Dressing
Convatec AQUACEL Foam Film Backing Silicone Foam Dressing is a multilayer wound dressing combining Hydrofiber technology, a soft absorbent foam pad, and a gentle silicone adhesive border. It is designed to manage moderate to heavy exuding wounds while maintaining a moist wound healing environment.
The dressing is suitable for use on a wide range of acute and chronic wounds, including sacral and heel pressure injuries, and provides secure fixation with atraumatic removal.
Key Features
- Hydrofiber wound interface layer gels on contact with exudate
- Absorbent foam pad enhances fluid handling and comfort
- Silicone adhesive border provides gentle fixation to intact skin
- Waterproof outer film acts as bacterial and viral barrier
- Vertical wicking reduces lateral fluid spread and maceration risk
- Maintains moist wound healing environment
- Conforms to body contours including sacral and heel areas
- Designed for atraumatic removal and reduced pain during dressing changes
Quick Summary
- Used for moderate to heavily exuding wounds
- Suitable for pressure injuries, ulcers, and surgical wounds
- Silicone border allows gentle adhesion and repositioning
- Supports use in both hospital and home care settings
What Is This Product?
This is a multilayer foam dressing integrating Convatec’s Hydrofiber technology with a soft foam pad and silicone adhesive border. The Hydrofiber layer transforms into a gel when exposed to wound fluid, locking in exudate and maintaining a controlled moist environment.
The structure is designed to manage fluid distribution while protecting surrounding skin from maceration and shear forces.
Indications / Wound Types
- Pressure injuries (Stage I–IV as clinically appropriate)
- Sacral pressure ulcers
- Heel pressure injuries
- Venous leg ulcers
- Diabetic foot ulcers
- Surgical wounds
- Traumatic wounds
- Skin tears
- Moderate to heavy exuding wounds
How It Works
The Hydrofiber layer absorbs wound fluid and converts it into a soft gel, trapping exudate and bacteria within the dressing structure. This reduces lateral spread of fluid and helps protect peri-wound skin from maceration.
The foam layer provides cushioning and additional fluid handling capacity, while the silicone border ensures secure but gentle adhesion to surrounding skin.
Application Instructions
- Clean wound per clinical protocol
- Dry surrounding skin thoroughly
- Select dressing size to extend beyond wound margins
- Center dressing over wound bed
- Apply silicone border without stretching
- Smooth edges to ensure full adhesion
Dressing Change Guidance
Change frequency should be based on wound exudate levels and clinical evaluation. Dressing should be replaced when gel saturation reaches capacity or leakage is observed.
May be used under compression therapy when clinically indicated and supervised.
Why Choose This Product
AQUACEL Foam Dressing combines Hydrofiber gel technology with foam absorption and silicone border adhesion to provide integrated exudate management and skin protection in a single system.
It is designed to reduce dressing change trauma while maintaining consistent moisture balance in complex wound environments.
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