AQUACEL^® Foam

Only AQUACEL^® Foam dressings offer comfort, simplicity and the healing benefits of a Hydrofiber^® contact layer.

A waterproof top layer that permits evaporation of excess moisture while protecting against viral/bacterial penetration,*¹ allowing the patient to shower and bathe
A soft, absorbent foam pad to enhance patient comfort and absorb excess fluid
A Hydrofiber^® layer that gels on contact with wound fluid and helps provide an optimal environment for wound healing
A gentle silicone adhesive that provides secure, skin-friendly adhesion, easy removal and demonstrated low potential for dermal irritation or allergic contact sensitisation²

Reduces pain while dressing is in situ^{, 3-6}
In its gelled state, supports non-traumatic dressing removal
Does not damage tender, granulating wound tissue during dressing changes
Upon removal, results in low cellular adhesion in both wet and dry environments*⁷

ConvaTec Hydrofiber^® Technology gives AQUACEL^® dressings powerful capabilities.

Intimate Contact

AQUACEL^® Foam Retention

Mode of Action

*As demonstrated in vitro

AQUACEL® foam Dressing - waterproofness, bacterial and viral barrier testing. WHRI3538 MS069. Data on File, ConvaTec Inc.
Repeat Insult Patch Test CW‐0206‐11‐A730. Data on File , ConvaTec Inc.
Armstrong SH, Brown DA, Hill E, Ruckley CV. A randomized trial of a new Hydrofiber^® dressing, AQUACEL™, and an alginate in the treatment of exuding leg ulcers. Presented at: 5th European Conference on Advances in Wound Management; November 21-24, 1995; Harrogate, UK.
Barnea Y, Amir A, Leshem D et al. Clinical comparative study of Aquacel and paraffin gauze dressing for split-skin donor site treatment. Ann Plast Surg. 2004;53(2):132-136.
Caruso DM, Foster KN, Blome‐Eberwein SA, et al. Randomized clinical study of Hydrofiber dressing with silver or silver sulfadiazine in the management of partial‐thickness burns. J Burn Care Res. 2006;27(3):298‐309.
Kogan L. Moldavsky M. Szvalb S. Govrin-Yehudain J. Comparative study of Aquacel^® and Silverol treatment in burns. Ann Burns Fire Disasters 2004; 17(4):201-207
CVT trials 17650 and competitior products: evaluation of cellular adhesion to wound dressings. Data on File, ConvaTec Inc.

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