ALLEVYN^◊ Wound Dressings

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Comfort isn’t a luxury – it’s essential. Especially when you’re healing. That’s why ALLEVYN◊ GENTLE BORDER Foam Dressings are designed with multi-way stretch technology.¹,⁵⁻⁷ They move with the body, stay in place, and feel like less of a worry – for the patient and the carer. Because when a dressing just fits, everything else feels easier.¹⁻⁴,⁸⁻¹⁰ Soft where it counts.11 Secure where it matters.¹²,¹³

ALLEVYN Wound Dressings. For What You Really Care About.

References:

1. Hurd T, Gregory L, Jones A, Brown S.A multi-centre in-market evaluation of ALLEVYN Gentle Border. Wounds UK. 2009;5(3):32-44.

2. Vowden K, Harding K, Moiemen N, Drysdale K, Mistry C. An open, prospective randomised, multi-centre clinical evaluation of a hydrocellular silicone foam dressing* in the management of exuding chronic and acute wounds. Paper presented at: EWMA; 2011; Brussels.

3. Grothier L.Gentle foam dressings: interim results of an evaluation of the Allevyn range. British journal of nursing 2009;18(11):S12, S14, S16 passim.

4. Callaghan R, Chadwick P, Mahoney K, Stephen-Haynes J. Case series evaluation: The use of Allevyn gentle border multisite on chronic wounds. Wounds UK. 2012;8(4):110-118.

5. Smith & Nephew 2016. ALLEVYN Gentle Border Heel Gen 2 - physical evaluation. Internal Report. DS/16/465/R.

6. Smith & Nephew 2017. ALLEVYN Gentle Border Gen 2 - Physical Evaluation. Internal Report. DS/16/424/R V3.

7. Rafter L, Reynolds T, Rafter M.An audit of patient outcomes in the management of skin tears using silicone dressings. Wounds UK. 2016;12(2):70-78.

8. Davies A, Harish S, Price J. Selecting dressings to manage exudate and enhance patient wellbeing. Wounds UK. 2015;11(3):54-61.

9. Hampton S. An evaluation of a silicone adhesive shaped heel dressing. British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing). 2010;19(6):S30-33

10. Stephen-Haynes J, Greenwood M, Merrick J, Callaghan R. Dressing challenging anatomical areas: the Allevyn Gentle Border range. 2012;17:S38-S44.

11. Smith & Nephew 2018. Volunteer Evaluation of Wound Care Dressing Product Features. Internal Report. AWM/AWC/001/v1.

12. Smith & Nephew 2017. An open, prospective, randomised, comparative volunteer trial to compare the performance of silicone adhesive dressings. Internal Report. GMCA-DOF-10.

13. Smith & Nephew 2017. An open, prospective, randomised, comparative study to compare the performance of ALLEVYN Gentle Border Multisite with an alternative silicone adhesive dressing. Internal Report. GMCA-DOF-09.

A dressing that helps promote healing along, not just covers it up.^1-4ALLEVYN^◊ GENTLE BORDER Foam Dressing helps maintain a moist environment to promote healing^1-4 so patients like Evelyn can get back to living their daily life.^1,5-7

ALLEVYN Wound Dressings. For What You Really Care About.

References:

1. Hurd T, Gregory L, Jones A, Brown S.A multi-centre in-market evaluation of ALLEVYN Gentle Border. Wounds UK. 2009;5(3):32-44.

2. Smith & Nephew 2016. ALLEVYN Gentle Border Heel Gen 2 - physical evaluation. Internal Report. DS/16/465/R.

3.Smith & Nephew 2017. ALLEVYN Gentle Border Gen 2 - Physical Evaluation. Internal Report. DS/16/424/R V3.

4. Smith & Nephew 2019. Use of Moisture Vapour Permeability (MVP) and Moisture Vapour Transmission Rate (MVTR) data to support product claims referring to moist wound healing. Internal report. EO.AWM.PCSgen.001.v3

5. Grothier L.Gentle foam dressings: interim results of an evaluation of the Allevyn range. British journal of nursing 2009;18(11):S12, S14, S16 passim.

6. Callaghan R, Chadwick P, Mahoney K, Stephen-Haynes J.Case series evaluation: The use of Allevyn gentle border multisite on chronic wounds. Wounds UK. 2012;8(4):110-118.

7. Vowden K, Harding K, Moiemen N, Drysdale K, Mistry C. An open, prospective randomised, multi-centre clinical evaluation of a hydrocellular silicone foam dressing* in the management of exuding chronic and acute wounds. Paper presented at: EWMA; 2011; Brussels. "

“When do I need to change the dressing?” With ALLEVYN◊ GENTLE BORDER Foam Dressings, you don’t have to second guess.

Designed to stay in place for up to 7 days^1-3, it helps wounds stay protected – meaning fewer disruptions for patients and more time back for carers.^4-5ALLEVYN Wound Dressings. For What You Really Care About.

References:

*Compared to standard care

1. Smith & Nephew 2017. An open, prospective, randomised, comparative volunteer trial to compare the performance of silicone adhesive dressings. Internal Report. GMCA-DOF-10.

2. Smith & Nephew 2017. An open, prospective, randomised, comparative study to compare the performance of ALLEVYN Gentle Border Multisite with an alternative silicone adhesive dressing. Internal Report. GMCA-DOF-09

3. Smith & Nephew 2017. ALLEVYN Gentle Border wound model - 10 x 10. Internal Report. DS/17/491/R.

4. Hurd T, Gregory L, Jones A, Brown S.A multi-centre in-market evaluation of ALLEVYN Gentle Border. Wounds UK. 2009;5(3):32-44.

5. Vowden K, Harding K, Moiemen N, Drysdale K, Mistry C. An open, prospective randomised, multi-centre clinical evaluation of a hydrocellular silicone foam dressing* in the management of exuding chronic and acute wounds. Paper presented at: EWMA; 2011; Brussels.

In busy care settings, there’s no time for slipping dressings and constant rechecks. ALLEVYN◊ GENTLE BORDER Foam Dressings stays where it should1-5 – even on difficult areas – thanks to its multi-way stretch design.4,8-10 Minimise unnecessary changes.4,11

Potentially reduce interruptions. More time to focus on the moments that matter. It holds. You care.

ALLEVYN Wound Dressings. For What You Really Care About.

References:

1. Callaghan R, Chadwick P, Mahoney K, Stephen-Haynes J. Case series evaluation: The use of Allevyn gentle border multisite on chronic wounds. Wounds UK. 2012;8(4):110-118.

2. Davies A, Harish S, Price J. Selecting dressings to manage exudate and enhance patient wellbeing. Wounds UK. 2015;11(3):54-61.

3. Hampton S. An evaluation of a silicone adhesive shaped heel dressing. British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing). 2010;19(6):S30-33.

4. Hurd T, Gregory L, Jones A, Brown S. A multi-centre in-market evaluation of ALLEVYN◇ Gentle Border. Wounds UK. 2009;5(3):32-44.

5. Stephen-Haynes J, Greenwood M, Merrick J, Callaghan R. Dressing challenging anatomical areas: the Allevyn Gentle Border range. 2012;17:S38-S44.

6. Smith & Nephew 2017. An open, prospective, randomised, comparative volunteer trial to compare the performance of silicone adhesive dressings. Internal Report. GMCA-DOF-10.

7. Smith & Nephew 2017. An open, prospective, randomised, comparative study to compare the performance of ALLEVYN Gentle Border Multisite with an alternative silicone adhesive dressing. Internal Report. GMCA-DOF-09.

8. Smith & Nephew 2016. ALLEVYN Gentle Border Heel Gen 2 - physical evaluation. Internal Report. DS/16/465/R.

9. Smith & Nephew 2017. ALLEVYN Gentle Border Gen 2 - Physical Evaluation. Internal Report. DS/16/424/R V3..

10. Rafter L, Reynolds T, Rafter M.An audit of patient outcomes in the management of skin tears using silicone dressings. Wounds UK. 2016;12(2):70-78.

11. Vowden K, Harding K, Moiemen N, Drysdale K, Mistry C. An open, prospective randomised, multi-centre clinical evaluation of a hydrocellular silicone foam dressing* in the management of exuding chronic and acute wounds. Paper presented at: EWMA; 2011; Brussels.

When it feels like everything is stacked against you, you need simplicity and performance from foam dressings. With multi-way stretch technology, ALLEVYN GENTLE BORDER Foam Dressings conform and stay in place to minimize unnecessary dressing changes; helping you release time, waste less and improve lives.
ALLEVYN Wound Dressings. For what you really care about.

References
1. Hurd T, Gregory L, Jones A, Brown S.A multi-centre in-market evaluation of ALLEVYN Gentle Border. Wounds UK. 2009;5(3):32-44.
2. Callaghan R, Chadwick P, Mahoney K, Stephen-Haynes J.Case series evaluation: The use of Allevyn gentle border multisite on chronic wounds. Wounds UK. 2012;8(4):110-118
3. Davies A, Harish S, Price J. Selecting dressings to manage exudate and enhance patient wellbeing. Wounds UK. 2015;11(3):54-61
4. Hampton S. An evaluation of a silicone adhesive shaped heel dressing. Br J Nurs. 2010;19(6):S30-33.
5. Stephen-Haynes J, Greenwood M, Merrick J, Callaghan R. Dressing challenging anatomical areas: the Allevyn Gentle Border range. 2012;17:S38-S44.
6. Smith & Nephew 2016. ALLEVYN Gentle Border Heel Gen 2 – physical evaluation. Internal Report. DS/16/465/R.
7. Smith & Nephew 2017. ALLEVYN Gentle Border Gen 2 -Physical Evaluation. Internal Report. DS/16/424/R V3.

When you need a dressing for those tricky areas so patients can get on with their lives with their wound protected… Learn why ALLEVYN GENTLE BORDER Foam Dressings conforms closely to difficult-to- dress body areas while allowing full flexibility of the joint. It takes a great deal of innovation to be this simple.
ALLEVYN Wound Dressings. For what you really care about.

References
1. Hurd T, Gregory L, Jones A, Brown S.A multi-centre in-market evaluation of ALLEVYN Gentle Border. Wounds UK. 2009;5(3):32-44.
2. Smith & Nephew 2016. ALLEVYN Gentle Border Heel Gen 2 - physical evaluation. Internal Report. DS/16/465/R.
3. Smith & Nephew 2017. ALLEVYN Gentle Border Gen 2 - Physical Evaluation. Internal Report. DS/16/424/R V3
4. Rafter L, Reynolds T, Rafter M.An audit of patient outcomes in the management of skin tears using silicone dressings. Wounds UK. 2016;12(2):70-78.

Foam dressings *have* to be comfortable to wear. What do your patients say about their dressings? Try ALLEVYN GENTLE BORDER Foam Dressings with multi-way stretch technology to help them conform, stay in place and offer peace of mind. It takes a great deal of innovation to be this simple.
ALLEVYN Wound Dressings. For what you really care about.

References
1. Hurd T, Gregory L, Jones A, Brown S.A multi-centre in-market evaluation of ALLEVYN Gentle Border. Wounds UK. 2009;5(3):32-44.
2. Smith & Nephew 2016.ALLEVYN Gentle Border Heel Gen 2 - physical evaluation. Internal Report. DS/16/465/R.
3. Rafter L, Reynolds T, Rafter M. An audit of patient outcomes in the management of skin tears using silicone dressings. Wounds UK. 2016;12(2):70-78.
4. Hampton S. An evaluation of a silicone adhesive shaped heel dressing. Br J Nurs. 2010;19(6):S30-33.

When is the right time to take a sneaky peek under a wound dressing? With ALLEVYN LIFE Foam Dressings, the EXUMASK change indicator will show you (while minimising the appearance of absorbed exudate). That means potential to leave healing wounds undisturbed and a chance to limit unnecessary dressing changes. Releasing time. Wasting less. Improving lives.
ALLEVYN Wound Dressings. For what you really care about.

References
1. Tiscar-González V, Menor-Rodríguez MJ, Rabadán-Sainz C, et al. Clinical and Economic Impact of Wound Care Using a Polyurethane Foam Multilayer Dressing. Adv Skin Wound Care. 2021;34(1):23-30.
2. Simon D, Bielby A. A structured collaborative approach to appraise the clinical performance of a new product. Wounds UK. 2014;10(3): 80-87.

Patients with chronic wounds can experience pain, mental health issues and social isolation…but we’re here to help. We understand the stress you’re under as you aim to give your patients comfort and confidence. It’s why 35 years of innovation delivered ALLEVYN LIFE Dressings with EXULOCK Advanced Lock-in Technology to absorb and lock away exudate while helping to control wound malodour.
ALLEVYN Wound Dressings. For what you really care about.

References
1. Tiscar-González V, Menor-Rodríguez MJ, Rabadán-Sainz C, et al. Clinical and Economic Impact of Wound Care Using a Polyurethane Foam Multilayer Dressing. Adv Skin Wound Care. 2021;34(1):23-30.
2. Rossington A, Drysdale K, Winter R. Clinical performance and positive impact on patient wellbeing of ALLEVYN Life. Wounds UK. 2013;9(4):91 – 95
3. S+N Data on File. Wound Model Testing of New ALLEVYN Life Gen2 IM:I Dressing using Horse Serum at a Row Rate Modelling that of a Moderately Exuding Wound. DS/14/303/R. 2016.
4. S+N Data on File. Odour reducing properties of ALLEVYN LIFE. Internal Report. DS/12/127 /DOF. 2012.

We know the stress and pressure involved with caring for patients with wounds. It’s our job to help. It’s why years of innovation resulted in features such as:

High conformability
High comfort
Extended wear time

Give patients peace of mind and allow them to get on with their lives with ALLEVYN LIFE Foam Dressings and EXULOCK Advanced Lock-in Technology. Releasing time. Wasting less. Improving lives.
ALLEVYN Wound Dressings. For what you really care about.

References
1. Tiscar-González V, Menor-Rodríguez MJ, Rabadán-Sainz C, et al. Clinical and Economic Impact of Wound Care Using a Polyurethane Foam Multilayer Dressing. Adv Skin Wound Care. 2021;34(1):23-30.
2. Rossington A, Drysdale K, Winter R. Clinical performance and positive impact on patient wellbeing of ALLEVYN Life. Wounds UK. 2013;9(4):91 - 95.
3. Smith+Nephew 14 June 2012.Odour reducing properties of ALLEVYN Life. Internal Report. DS/12/127/DOF.
4. Simon D, Bielby A. A structured collaborative approach to appraise the clinical performance of a new product. Wounds UK. 2014;10(3):80 - 87.
5. Stephen-Haynes J, Bielby A, Searle R. The clinical performance of a silicone foam in an NHS community trust. Journal of Community Nursing. 2013;27(5):50 - 59.

Need simplicity and performance from foam dressings.
With multi-way stretch technology, ALLEVYN GENTLE BORDER Dressings conform and stay in place to minimize unnecessary dressing changes; helping you release time, waste less and improve lives. ALLEVYN Wound Dressings. For what you really care about.

References
1. Smith & Nephew 2016. ALLEVYN Gentle Border Heel Gen 2 - physical evaluation. Internal Report. DS/16/465/R.
2. Smith & Nephew 2017. ALLEVYN Gentle Border Gen 2 - Physical Evaluation. Internal Report. DS/16/424/R V3
3. Hurd T, Gregory L, Jones A, Brown S. A multi-centre in-market evaluation of ALLEVYN◇ Gentle Border. Wounds UK. 2009;5(3):32-44.
4. Rafter L, Reynolds T, Rafter M.An audit of patient outcomes in the management of skin tears using silicone dressings. Wounds UK. 2016;12(2):70-78.
5. Callaghan R, Chadwick P, Mahoney K, Stephen-Haynes J. Case series evaluation: The use of Allevyn gentle border multisite on chronic wounds. Wounds UK. 2012;8(4):110-118.
6. Davies A, Harish S, Price J. Selecting dressings to manage exudate and enhance patient wellbeing. Wounds UK. 2015;11(3):54-61.
7. Hampton S. An evaluation of a silicone adhesive shaped heel dressing. British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing). 2010;19(6):S30-33.
8. Stephen-Haynes J, Greenwood M, Merrick J, Callaghan R. Dressing challenging anatomical areas: the Allevyn Gentle Border range. 2012;17:S38-S44.

Have you ever needed a wound dressing for an awkward body area (with the confidence it’ll stay in place)? Don’t worry! ALLEVYN GENTLE BORDER Dressings can be cut to size and feature multi-way stretch technology to help application on difficult-to-dress areas and help maximise patient comfort.
ALLEVYN Wound Dressings. For what you really care about.

References
1. Hurd T, Gregory L, Jones A, Brown S.A multi-centre in-market evaluation of ALLEVYN Gentle Border. Wounds UK. 2009;5(3):32-44.
2. Smith & Nephew 2016. ALLEVYN Gentle Border Heel Gen 2 - physical evaluation. Internal Report. DS/16/465/R.
3. Smith & Nephew 2017. ALLEVYN Gentle Border Gen 2 - Physical Evaluation. Internal Report. DS/16/424/R V3.
4. Rafter L, Reynolds T, Rafter M.An audit of patient outcomes in the management of skin tears using silicone dressings. Wounds UK. 2016;12(2):70-78.
5. Smith & Nephew 2015. Cutting of ALLEVYN variants. Internal Report. DS/14/318/R.

With so many foam dressing options available, how do you know which one to choose? Choose ALLEVYN LIFE Foam Dressings with EXUMASK change indicator technology to help:

Show you when dressing changes are necessary.
Minimise the appearance of absorbed exudate.
Leave healing wounds undisturbed.

Release time, waste less, improve lives. ALLEVYN Wound Dressings. For what you really care about.

References
1. Simon D, Bielby A. A structured collaborative approach to appraise the clinical performance of a new product. Wounds UK. 2014;10(3):80 - 87.
2. Tiscar-González V, Menor-Rodríguez MJ, Rabadán-Sainz C, et al. Clinical and Economic Impact of Wound Care Using a Polyurethane Foam Multilayer Dressing. Adv Skin Wound Care. 2021;34(1):23-30.
3. Rossington A, Drysdale K, Winter R. Clinical performance and positive impact on patient wellbeing of ALLEVYN Life. Wounds UK. 2013;9(4):91 - 95.
4. Stephen-Haynes J, Bielby A, Searle R. The clinical performance of a silicone foam in an NHS community trust. Journal of Community Nursing. 2013;27(5):50 - 59.

Do your patients spend time worrying about frequent dressing changes?
Aim to prevent leakage and give patients confidence with the ALLEVYN LIFE Foam Dressing’s EXULOCK Advanced Lock-in Technology. No more organising days around needless dressing changes, and a chance to release time, waste less and improve lives.
ALLEVYN Wound Dressings. For what you really care about.

References
1. Joy H, Bielby A, Searle R. A collaborative project to enhance efficiency through dressing change practice. J Wound Care. 2015;24(7):312, 314 - 317.
2. Tiscar-González V, Menor-Rodríguez MJ, Rabadán-Sainz C, et al. Clinical and Economic Impact of Wound Care Using a Polyurethane Foam Multilayer Dressing. Adv Skin Wound Care. 2021;34(1):23-30.
3. Rossington A, Drysdale K, Winter R. Clinical performance and positive impact on patient wellbeing of ALLEVYN Life. Wounds UK. 2013;9(4):91 - 95.

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