ALLEVYN◊ LIFE Dressings

Trusted to perform, to help save time and money,1-32,4,5 redistributes pressure*6 and minimises leakage.6-8

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Absorbent hydrocellular foam dressing technology

Featuring a distinct five-layer, bordered design with a highly absorbent1,7 core, ALLEVYN LIFE Dressings can absorb and lock away high levels of exudate (including viscous exudate).1,7,9 Delivering long wear performance, they help to reduce the time and costs associated with dressing changes.1-3
All dressing shapes and sizes include a gentle silicone contact layer,7,10,11 a showerproof4 top layer,** plus unique masking technology to help to reduce the impact of exudate strikethrough and wound odour.1,7,12,13

ALLEVYN LIFE Dressings empower patients and help lives to be lived7,8,12 by making it easier for them to be confidently involved in their own care while easing the worry of leakage.2,7-9,12-14

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Dressing features

Indications

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To support pressure ulcer prevention,17 ALLEVYN LIFE Dressings can be used on intact skin. Learn more about pressure ulcer prevention here.

How ALLEVYN LIFE Dressings work

Indications

Ordering information

Dressing sizePad sizeCodeDressings per carton
10.3cm x 10.3cm (93cm2)5.1cm x 5.1cm 6680106710
 12.9cm x 12.9cm (146cm2)7.6cm x 7.6cm6680106810
 15.4cm x 15.4cm (211cm2)10.2cm x 10.2cm6680106910
 21cm x 21cm (392cm2)15.4cm x 15.4cm6680107010
Heel 25cm x 25.2cm (545cm2)

20cm x 20.2 cm

668013045
 Sacrum 17.2cm x 17.5cm (235cm2)8.5cm x 12.4cm6680130610

Related technologies

Medical Education

No results.

Disclaimers

*Compared to other foam dressings; p<0.001. As demonstrated in laboratory testing.
**except heel options.
***Compared with standard clinical practice.

For detailed product information, including indications for use, contraindications, precautions and warnings, please consult the product’s applicable Instructions for Use (IFU) prior to use.

Products may not be available in all markets because product availability is subject to the regulatory and/or medical practices in individual markets. Please contact your Smith+Nephew representative or distributor if you have questions about the availability of Smith+Nephew products in your area.
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Citations
  1. Tiscar-Gonzalez V, et al. Adv Skin Wound Care. 2021;34(1):23-30
  2. Joy H, et al. J Wound Care. 2015;24(7):312, 314 - 317.
  3. Allen D, et al. Reduced weekly dressing changes with a five-layer foam dressing com-pared with other previously used dressings in wounds of mixed aetiology: Results of a systematic literature review and meta-analysis of clinical studies. Paper presented at: SWC; 2022; Las Vegas.
  4. Smith+Nephew 2016. Internal Report. (HVT080) GMCA-DOF/08.
  5. Kronert GT, et al. EWMA Journal. 2016;16(2):7–12.
  6. Smith+Nephew 2018. Internal Report. DS/18/351/R.
  7. Rossington A, et al. Wounds UK. 2013;9(4):9-95.
  8. Smith+Nephew 2016. Internal Report. CE/047/ALF. 2016.
  9. Smith+Nephew 2016. Internal Report. DS/14/303/R.
  10. Clarke R. Positive patient outcomes: The use of a new silicone adhesive foam dressing for pressure ulcer prevention and treatment. Paper presented at: CAET; 2013.
  11. Lisco C. Evaluation of a new silicone gel-adhesive hydrocellular foam dressing as part of a pressure ulcer prevention plan for ICU patients. Paper presented at: WOCN; 2013.
  12. Smith+Nephew 2012. Internal Report. DS/12/127/DOF.
  13. Simon D, Bielby A. Wounds UK. 2014;10(3):80 - 87.
  14. Stephen-Haynes J, et al. JCN. 2013;27(5):50–59.
  15. Smith+Nephew 2016. Internal Report. DS/15/025/R.
  16. Smith+Nephew 2021. Internal Report. CSD.AWM.21.006.
  17. Forni C, et al. International wound journal. 2018;15(3):1 - 8.

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