Multi-layer adhesive dressing in hydrocellular polyurethane foam with a honeycomb structure, with a thin hydrofibre layer in contact with the wound bed, an outer polyurethane film and a (hypoallergenic) silicone adhesive border.
The mixed-cell polyurethane layer is highly hydrophilic, absorbent, exudate-retaining and breathable. The Hydrofiber Technology layer in direct contact with the wound bed allows AQUACEL Foam to interact actively with the wound, instantly forming a soft gel that maintains a moist environment and retains exudate, supporting healing and reducing the risk of maceration of the surrounding skin.
The breathable outer film allows the transmission of vapour and gases and creates a waterproof barrier to fluids and bacteria that protects the wound from external contamination.
The silicone adhesive border is extremely gentle on removal, thin and repositionable.
AQUACEL Foam is indicated for use on lightly to moderately exuding wounds on:
Traumatic wounds: minor abrasions, lacerations and small cuts.
Chronic wounds: leg ulcers (venous ulcers, arterial ulcers and ulcers of mixed aetiology), diabetic ulcers, partial- and full-thickness pressure ulcers.
Acute wounds: surgical wounds (left to heal by secondary intention) and donor sites.
Oncology wounds: highly exuding lesions (fungating skin tumours, skin metastases and sarcoma).
It can be used as either a primary or secondary dressing.
LATEX FREE - PHTHALATE FREE.
How to use Choose a dressing of a shape and size such that the central absorbent pad is larger than the wound area. Align the centre of the dressing with the centre of the wound and place the central pad of the dressing directly over the wound.
The dressing should be changed when clinically indicated or when saturated with exudate; in any case, it should not remain in place for more than 7 days.
AQUACEL Foam can be used as a primary dressing, or as a secondary dressing in combination with other products.
Components Sterile dressing consisting of: a waterproof outer polyurethane film, a 2.5 mm thick hydrophilic polyurethane layer with a density of around 300 g/m² and a cell size of 200-300 microns, an absorbent layer of non-woven fibres made of pure sodium carboxymethylcellulose gelling fibres (NaCMC), surrounded by a thin, gentle silicone adhesive border.
Sterilisation method: sterilised with ethylene oxide.
Warnings Storage Protect from light sources, store in a dry place at room temperature (10°C - 25°C).
Shelf life in years: 3.
Maximum wear time: 7 days.
| Available codes and packaging |
| Code | Size | Units per pack | ISO code | PARAF code | RDM |
| 420804 | 8x8 cm | 10 | | 923590158 | 1236535/R |
| 420680 | 10x10 cm | 10 | 09.21.12.003 | 922859931 | 1236555/R |
| 420619 | 12.5x12.5cm | 10 | | 922859943 | 1236556/R |
| 420621 | 17.5x17.5cm | 10 | | 922860059 | 1236565/R |
| 420623 | 21x21 cm | 5 | 09.21.12.006 | 922860061 | 1236567/R |
| 420624 | 25x30 cm | 5 | | 922860073 | 1236569/R |
| 420625 | 20x14 cm-Heel | 5 | 09.21.12.012 | 922860085 | 1236571/R |
| 420626 | 20x17 cm-Sacral | 5 | 09.21.12.012 | 922860097 | 1236574/R |
| 420828 | 24x21.5 cm-Sacral | 5 | 09.21.12.012 | 926550322 | 1236575/R |
| 421151 | 10x20 cm | 10 | | 970527990 | 1377881/R |
| 421153 | 10x25 cm | 10 | | 970528028 | 1377882/R |
| 421155 | 10x30 cm | 10 | | 970528030 | 1377885/R |
| Physical characteristics |
| Exudate handling capacity over 24 h* |
| Total fluid handling capacity (TFHC) | 11.00 ± 0.09 g/10 cm²/ 24 hrs |
| Retention and absorption under compression* |
| Absorbency (g/g) | 10.71 ± 0.54 |
| Retention (g/g) | 8.73 ± 0.29 |
| Percentage retained | 81.6 ± 2.5 |
| Border thickness (mm) | 0.25 |
| Adhesive border width (cm) | 2 cm |
* Test carried out according to BS EN 13726-1:2002-Test Methods for Primary Wound Dressing
| | Moisture vapour transmission rate (MVTR) (g/cm2) | Absorption capacity (g/cm2) | Retention capacity (g/cm2) |
| 24 h | 0.942 | 0.496 | 1.439 |
| 48 h | 1.914 | 0.493 | 2.407 |
| 72 h | 2.911 | 0.493 | 3.404 |
