Quick Overview
A low profile absorbent foam that conforms to the wound bed when it comes into contact with exudate.
Maximum Wear Time
3 days / 7 days
Exudate Management
Scant to moderate
Application Orientation
Words facing clinician eg 'Biatain facing you'
Alternatives
Product Information
HMIF / Ordering Code
504468
Categories
Ordering Description
DRESSING, WOUND, ABSORBENT, NON-ADHESIVE, 10X10CM, FOAM, WATERPROOF FILM, 7 DAYS, STERILE (BIATAIN)
Brand
Specifications
Width: 10cm | Length: 10cm |
Primary Complementary Dressings
Secondary Complementary Dressings
Uses
- Wounds with a small to moderate levels of exudate
- Diabetic foot ulcers with Urgo Tul or Urgo Tul Ag as a primary and then hyperfixed in place
- Where mepilex border or Biatain Super Adhesive is inappropriate (tubigrip holds it in place)
Positives
- Conforms to wound bed when exudate is absorbed
- Creates a moist wound healing environment
- Can be cut to any shape or size
- A great secondary dressing for the feet
Limitations
- Can not be stacked on each other
- Does not conform to deep wounds
- Does not wick fluid to secondary dressing
Precautions
- It does conform to wound bed when it comes into contact with exudate. However, if the cavity is too deep then a wicking primary dressing should be used (eg. Aquacel (all variants), Urgo foams (StartPlus and Clean Ag)
Image Gallery
