What is Optifoam Adhesive Foam Wound Dressing?
Medline Optifoam Adhesive Foam Dressing is a highly absorbent, adhesive Foam Wound Dressing that is flexible and conforms to the body. This item's adhesive border effectively seals the bandage to the user, prevents discharge seepage, and prevents bacteria from entering the wound bed. A silicone waterproof outer layer provides extra protection from outside microbes and external moisture. It is possible to shower with the bandage on. Despite its high absorbency and substantial protection, this product remains breathable. This is because the moisture vapor transmission rate of this item changes according to the amount of wound discharge. In addition to these benefits, Optifoam adhesive dressings can be used for almost any wound type and have an extended seven day maximum wear time. Because these bandages can be worn for up to a week, they can also help save users money and resources. Finally, educational packaging is available (item numbers MSC1044EP and MSC1066EP) for users who would like extra application guidance and patient safety information.
Features and Benefits
- Highly Absorbent
- Extended Seven-Day Wear Time
- Wound Conforming
- Sealing Adhesive Border
- Breathabililty Adjusts According to Exudate Discharge Level
- Leakage and Seep-Through Prevention
- Wound Exudate Lock-In
- Wound Protection
- Blocks Out Microorganisms
- Works for a Variety of Wound Types
- Educational Packaging Available
What Is Adhesive Optifoam Dressing Used For?
This Wound Dressing has a diverse range of uses and can be used on a wide variety of wound types. These range from more common wounds, such as cuts, tears, burns, and abrasions to leg ulcers, pressure sores, and skin graft donor sites.
Intended Uses
This item can be used:
- Both as a primary or secondary wound dressing
- As a secondary dressing for all wound depths (Stages I - IV)
- For all exudate discharge levels
Dressing Sizes
This dressing comes in both 4 x 4 inch and 6 x 6 inch sizes. Also available is the Optifoam Non-Adhesive Foam Dressing, a non-adhesive version of Optifoam. This primary dressing comes in a 4 x 4 inch size and can be cut to fit specific wound shapes. Finally, Medline's Optifoam Gentle can be purchased in 3 x 3 inch, 4 x 4 inch, and 6 x 6 inch sizes. This product makes removal extra gentle due to a mild border adhesive.
Related Products
Similar Products
- ALLEVYN Gentle Border: A foam dressing with a mild adhesive for gentle removal. This item comes in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, including varieties shaped specifically for the heel and sacrum.
- Mepilex Border: A square-shaped foam bandage that comes in several sizes.
- Optifoam AG+: This version of this product contains antimicrobial silver.
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- DermaKlenz: A pH-balanced, zinc-containing wound cleanser that helps both clean the wound and remove debris. This item comes in both four- and eight-ounce bottles.
- Medihoney Wound and Burn Dressing: A thin, honey-containing primary wound dressing paste that helps burns and wounds heal.
- Basic Vinyl Exam Gloves: Protective latex-free disposable gloves by Basic Medical.
How Do You Use Optifoam?
Safety Information
Change Frequency
This item should be changed at least every seven days. It may need to be changed more frequently if the bandage becomes saturated with exudate or if a doctor instructs the user to change it more often. Always follow a doctor's orders to prevent infection and skin damage.
Indications
- Cuts
- Scrapes
- Skin Tears
- Burns (First and Second-Degree)
- Pressure Sores
- Leg Ulcers
- Skin Graft Donor Sites
- Partial-Thickness Wounds (Stages I and II)
- Full-Thickness Wounds (Stages III and IV)
Contraindications
- Active Vasculitis Lesions
- Silicone Allergy
- Third-Degree Burns
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a foam dressing?
Foam dressings are semipermeable, hydrophilic, polyurethane dressings that contiain polymers. They absorb exudate and lock it in to maintain a moist wound environment, which is ideal for healing. Foam dressings don't create lint and don't adhere to the wound bed. This helps maintain skin integrity during dressing changes.
What is the difference between Medline MSC1044 and Medline MSC1044EP?
The EP at the end of the product number denotes extra educational packaging for thsoe who need additional application and safety instruction.
Is this product latex free?
Yes, this product is made with silicone and contains no latex.
Do the 4 x 4 inch and 6 x 6 inch measurements represent the overall size of this item or just the pad size?
These dimensions correspond to the size of the entire bandage, including the border. The pad sizes are 2.5 x 2.5 inches and 4.5 x 4.5 inches, respectively.
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: Medline
- Brand: Optifoam
- Product Numbers: MSC1044, MSC1044EP, MSC1066, MSC1066EP
- Application: Wound Care
- Type: Foam Dressing
- Style: Adhesive
- Absorbency: High
- Wound Type: Partial- and Full-Thickness Wounds
- Change Frequency: Seven-Day Maximum
- Sterile: Yes
- Latex-Free: Yes
- Waterproof: Yes
Product Videos
Optifoam Adhesive and AG+ Video (1:28 minutes)
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