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ActivHeal Silicone Wound Contact Layer
Advanced Medical Solutions

ActivHeal Silicone Wound Contact Layer

Sterile wound dressing consisting of a knitted polyester fabric coated with silicone adhesive on both sides
Adaptic
Solventum (KCI Medical)

Adaptic

A non-adherent primary dressing comprised of knitted cellulose acetate mesh impregnated with a petrolatum emulsion. Can be cut to size. Can be used with compression therapy.
Adaptic Digit
Solventum (KCI Medical)

Adaptic Digit

Non-adherent digit dressing made of a tacky, silicone-coated, open-knit, cellulose fabric with a double-coiled tubular bandage
Adaptic Touch
Solventum (KCI Medical)

Adaptic Touch

Non-adherent primary wound contact layer comprising an unique cellulose acetate mesh coated with a soft tack silicone
Askina Dressil
B Braun

Askina Dressil

Soft silicone wound contact dressing with polyurethane foam film backing
Askina Dressil Border
B Braun

Askina Dressil Border

Soft silicone wound contact dressing with polyurethane film backing
Atrauman
Hartmann

Atrauman

Non-medicated ointment dressings suitable for the treatment of superficial acute and chronic wounds. As a non-adherent wound contact layer, it is suitable for preventing the secondary dressing from sticking to the wound bed and for keeping wound edges and surrounding skin supple.
Atrauman Ag
Hartmann

Atrauman Ag

A non-adherent wound contact layer containing silver. Drapes easily and ensures close contact with the wound, whilst protecting the wound edges, helping to prevent maceration, and providing atraumatic dressing changes. Non-medicated, non-paraffin.
Atrauman Silicone
Hartmann

Atrauman Silicone

Soft and permeable wound contact layer dressings coated on both sides with silicone gel. For the treatment of superficial, acute and chronic, slightly to moderately exuding wounds.
Biatain Contact
Coloplast

Biatain Contact

One-sided silicone contact layer for atraumatic removal and wound protection. Composed of a perforated transparent polyurethane support film and a wound direct-contact layer in a silicone gel.
Cicaplaie Sterile Low Allergy Adhesive Wound Dressing
Smith+Nephew

Cicaplaie Sterile Low Allergy Adhesive Wound Dressing

Absorbent wound dressing designed to have a low-adherent wound contact layer.
Clarity Care Silicone Wound Contact Dressing One-Sided Adhesive
Clarity Pharma

Clarity Care Silicone Wound Contact Dressing One-Sided Adhesive

Open mesh, ultra thin, single sided, silicone wound contact layer with 2mm hole perforations to allow for free flow of exudate.
Clarity Care Silicone Wound Contact Dressing Two-Sided Adhesive
Clarity Pharma

Clarity Care Silicone Wound Contact Dressing Two-Sided Adhesive

Open mesh, ultra thin, double sided silicone wound contact later with 2mm hole perforations to allow for free flow of exudate.
Cuticell Contact
Essity

Cuticell Contact

Primary wound contact layer consisting of an elastic and transparent polyurethane film coated with soft silicone.
FarlaContact
Farla Medical Healthcare

FarlaContact

Two-sided silicone dressing with wound contact layer of silicone adhesive, mesh and polyurethane film
GentilFoam
Genadyne Biotechnologies

GentilFoam

Soft silicone foam dressing manufactured from hydrophilic polyurethane foam, coated with a soft silicone adhesive layer, also available in a bordered ‘all-in-one’ presentation with soft silicone adhesive.
Kliniderm Silicone Wound Contact Layer
Mediq

Kliniderm Silicone Wound Contact Layer

One-sided soft-silicone wound contact layer with porous structure that allows exudate to pass into outer absorbent dressing. One-sided layer prevents secondary dressing from sticking to wound contact layer. Can also be used as a protective layer on non-exuding wounds, on areas with fragile skin and in negative pressure wound therapy.
Mepilex Transfer
Mölnlycke

Mepilex Transfer

A soft silicone contact layer, with an ultra-conformable foam that allows exudate to be transferred vertically into a secondary absorbent pad
Mepitel
Mölnlycke

Mepitel

Two-sided, transparent, perforated, with silicone on both sides of the flexible polyamide mesh. The open mesh structure allows exudate to pass into an secondary absorbent dressing
Mepitel One
Mölnlycke

Mepitel One

Soft silicone wound contact layer with silicone on one side of a highly transparent and flexible polyurethane mesh
Moderex Border Plus
Zelador

Moderex Border Plus

Four-piece breathable bordered foam dressing comprising gentle silicone contact layer, non-woven layer, superabsorbent polyurethane foam core and water and bacteria repellent protective backing.
Moderex Border Sensitive Plus
Zelador

Moderex Border Sensitive Plus

Soft silicone wound contact dressing with polyurethane foam film backing and silicone adhesive border.
Moderex Plus
Zelador

Moderex Plus

Three-layer foam dressing comprising gentle adherent silicone contact layer, highly absorbent polyurethane foam core and water and bacteria repellent backing
Rylon-1
Bio Med Sciences

Rylon-1

Non-adherent, breathable, silicone wound dressing
Silflex
Advancis Medical

Silflex

Wound contact layer made from polyester mesh coated with soft silicone
Silon-TSR
Bio Med Sciences

Silon-TSR

Provides a moist wound environment for rapid epithelialization and a non-adherent surface for maximum patient comfort.
SilTact
Richardson Healthcare

SilTact

A thin and flexible silicone wound contact layer.The product's perforations are designed to allow fluid to pass through into a secondary dressing, which prevents maceration and promotes undisturbed wound healing. The transparent mesh design facilitates observation without the removal, which extends wear time and reduces dressing changes. The soft silicone adhesive ensures atraumatic removal. Latex-free.
Spycra Protect
Bullen

Spycra Protect

Soft silicone adhesive dressing designed to prevent friction damage and assist wound healing. The patented ReSkin Silicone Skin Technology combines a super-soft silicone adhesive and a bi-elastic top layer that’s elastic in both length and width.
UrgoTul
Urgo Medical

UrgoTul

Flexible contact layer containing a TLC (technology lipido-colloid) Healing Matrix that provides a nurturing environment for healing, pain-free dressing changes and harm-free care. Can stay in place for up to 7 days.
UrgoTul Duo
Urgo Medical

UrgoTul Duo

A non-adherent light absorbency contact layer containing TLC Healing Matrix to promote wound healing and allow pain-free dressing changes. It is composed of a polyester mesh impregnated with hydrocolloid and petroleum jelly particles, combined with a protective viscose lining for light absorbency.
UrgoTul Silver
Urgo Medical

UrgoTul Silver

Flexible and conformable antimicrobial contact layer, consisting of a non-adherent TLC-Ag Healing Matrix that enables pain-free dressing changes and can stay in place for up to 7 days. The silver ions provide a fast and broad-spectrum antimicrobial efficacy, including on strains that are resistant to antibiotics.