McKesson Hydrophilic Foam Dressing

Manufacturer Description:

• McKesson PHMB Hydrophilic Foam Dressing with Acrylic Adhesive
• Sterile wound dressing with acrylic adhesive impregnated with PHMB
• Features polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB) substance which kills and inhibits the growth of bacteria
• Absorbent dressing designed for moderately to heavily exuding wounds
• Maintains effectiveness against a broad range of gram positive and gram negative microorganisms including some multi-drug resistant strains such as MRSA
• In-vitro testing demonstrated dressings to be effective against the following three gram positive bacteria, three gram negative bacteria, and two yeast challenge organisms within the dressing: MRSA, MRSE, VRE, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Candida albicans, and Rhodotorula mucilaginosa
• Superior aeration provided semi-occlusive design allows the exchange of gases such as oxygen and water vapor
• Transparent, perforated wound contact layer design allows the uptake of exudate and prevents excess fluid from causing maceration to healthy skin
• Indicated for use in the temporary management of post-surgical incisions, pressure sores, venous stasis ulcers, diabetic ulcers, donor sites, abrasions, lacerations, 1st and 2nd degree burns, dermatologic disorders, other wounds inflicted by trauma, and as a secondary dressing or cover dressing for packed wounds
• Three-layer construction made up of waterproof polyurethane bacterial barrier film, hydrophilic PHMB polyurethane foam pad, and perforated wound contact layer
• Pink, low-friction polyurethane film layer provides a waterproof, bacterial barrier to the wound
• Conformable
• Provides fast-wicking action
• Individually packaged for single sterile use
• Not Made with Natural Rubber Latex