ALLEVYN^◊ ADHESIVE
Adhesive Foam Dressing

Comfortable¹, breathable^2-4, waterproof² foam dressing for weeping wounds.

ALLEVYN Adhesive is a 3-layer foam dressing that allows effective exudate management to support a moist wound healing environment^1,2,5. With secure adhesion that lasts up to 7 days^6,7.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use.

Features and Benefits

Sizes

Size	Dressings per pack
7.5cm x 7.5cm	2 dressings

Where To Buy

References

1. Leonard S, McCluskey P, Long S, Butters V, Winter R, Smith G. An evaluation of Allevyn™ Adhesive and Non-Adhesive foam dressings. Wounds UK. 2009;5(1):17-26.

2. Smith & Nephew 2009. ALLEVYN Adhesive Dressing Physical Properties. Internal Report. DS/09/013/R7.

3. Thomas S, Young S. Exudate-handling mechanisms of two foam-film dressings. J Wound Care. 2008;17(7):309-315.

4. Young S, Bielby A, Milne J. Use of ultrasound to characterise the fluid-handling characteristics of four foam dressings. J Wound Care. 2007;16(10):425-428, 430-431.

5. Smith & Nephew 2019. Use of Moisture Vapour Permeability* (MVP) and Moisture Vapour Transmission Rate** (MVTR) data to support product claims

6. Smith & Nephew 2006. An open, randomised, prospective, within volunteer comparison of the dressing retention properties of Mepilex border compared with two types of standard ALLEVYN Adhesive. Internal Report. VTSR/HVT018.

7. Amione P, Ricci E, Topo F, et al. Comparison of Allevyn Adhesive and Biatain Adhesive in the management of pressure ulcers. J Wound Care. 2005;14(8):365-370.

8. Martini L, Reali U, Borgognoni L, Brandani P, Andriessen A. Comparison of two dressings in the management of partial-thickness donor sites. J Wound Care. 1999;8(9):457-460.

9. Bale S, Squires D, Varnon T, Walker A, Benbow M, Harding K. A comparison of two dressings in pressure sore management. J Wound Care. 1997;6(10):463-466.

10. Chamorro AM, Vidal Thomas MC, Mieras AS, et al. Multicenter randomized controlled trial comparing the effectiveness and safety of hydrocellular and hydrocolloid dressings for treatment of category II pressure ulcers in patients at primary and long-term care institutions. Int J Nurs Stud. 2019;94:179-185.

11. Smith + Nephew 2006. Comparison of the permeability of old ALLEVYN™ Adhesive and new modified ALLEVYN Adhesive. Data on File. 0601003.

12. Smith & Nephew 2006. An in vitro assessment of the Bacterial Barrier properties of ALLEVYN Adhesive. Internal Report. 0607022.

13. Viamontes L, Jones A. Evaluation study of the properties of two adhesive foam dressings. Br J Nurs. 2003;12(Sup2):S43-S49.

14. Cassino R, Ricci E, Carusone A, Mercanti A. A conformable hydrogel in the debridement of complex necrotic wounds. Poster presented at: EWMA1997; Milan.