Smith & Nephew Profore Wound Contact Layer, Viscose Rayon, 5-1/2" x 8", Sterile

5-1/2" x 8" Non-Adherent Contact Layer for Venous Leg Ulcer Management

Product Description

Managing venous leg ulcers and other granulating wounds requires a dressing that protects fragile tissue without adhering to the wound bed. When a contact layer sticks, removal can cause pain, bleeding, and disruption of new tissue growth. Patients and caregivers need a reliable, non-adherent interface that allows exudate to pass freely into an absorbent dressing while preventing pooling and maceration of the surrounding skin.

The Smith & Nephew Profore Wound Contact Layer is designed to address these needs. This 5-1/2" x 8" sterile dressing is made from knitted viscose rayon with an open-knit construction that allows exudate to pass freely while helping to limit adherence to the wound . The non-adhesive, highly porous material helps prevent maceration of the peri-wound by preventing exudate pooling . The knitted construction makes the dressing highly conformable, providing comfort for the patient while helping to maintain a moist environment at the wound site

This Smith & Nephew contact layer is designed for versatility and ease of use. It acts as a non-adherent interface between the granulating wound surface and conventional absorbent dressings, and can be used in conjunction with the Profore multi-layer compression bandage system for venous leg ulcers . Either side of the WCL can be placed in contact with the wound, and it can be removed by gently stretching diagonal corners and lifting upwards from the edges . The dressing provides physical separation between the wound and external environments to assist in preventing bacterial contamination . Each pack contains 50 sterile dressings

Features

• Non-Adherent Open Knit Construction: Allows exudate to pass freely while helping to limit adherence of the dressing to the wound, reducing pain and trauma during removal .
• Highly Porous: Helps prevent maceration of the peri-wound by preventing exudate pooling .
• Non-Adhesive: Recommended for wounds surrounded by sensitive skin, such as venous leg ulcers .
• Highly Conformable: The knitted viscose rayon construction conforms readily to all wound sites for comfortable wear .
• Maintains Moist Wound Environment: Aids in the creation and maintenance of a moist wound environment, which is optimal for wound management .
• Bacterial Barrier: Provides physical separation between the wound and external environments to assist in preventing bacterial contamination .
• Versatile Application: Can be used as a primary contact layer under absorbent dressings or in conjunction with Profore multi-layer compression bandage systems .
• Sterile and Individually Wrapped: Each dressing is sterile for hygienic application

Why Choose Smith & Nephew

1. Better than basic alternatives:
   Unlike standard gauze that can adhere to the wound bed and cause trauma on removal, the Profore Wound Contact Layer features an open-knit viscose rayon construction specifically designed to be non-adherent . The highly porous structure allows exudate to pass through freely, preventing the pooling that can lead to maceration and skin breakdown .
2. Safer than chemical/medicated options:
   This contact layer provides a physical, non-adherent interface without the use of topical antimicrobial agents or adhesives. The non-adhesive design is gentle on sensitive peri-wound skin, making it suitable for fragile skin surrounding venous leg ulcers . The viscose rayon material is unlikely to elicit tissue reaction, supporting a clean wound environment .
3. Better long-term value:
   The contact layer can often be left in place during absorbent pad changes, reducing the frequency of wound disturbance and the amount of dressing material used per change . The conformable material stays securely in place under compression bandages, supporting consistent wound care routines. The convenient pack of 50 provides a reliable supply for ongoing management of venous leg ulcers